Meet Harry and Meghan’s new press secretary, Kyle Boulia: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex just hired the LGBT-friendly PR guru, who previously worked at Hollywood’s famous United Talent Agency
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are adding a new hire to their team! According to Variety, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just hired former United Talent Agency corporate communications manager Kyle Boulia to join their press office.
Per the publication, Boulia has landed the role of deputy press secretary and director of communications for the duo. He will report to Ashley Hansen, who currently serves as the couple’s head of communications.
The news comes hot on the heels of the royal couple’s recent online rebrand, which has seen them launch a new website under the title of The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, per the BBC.
Here’s what we know about Boulia.
Kyle Boulia was born in Florida
According to Variety, Kyle Boulia was born in Florida and went on to study at the University of Florida. He reportedly moved to Las Vegas in 2015 to start his career in PR.
He’s worked for various PR companies
Boulia has worked for a handful of PR companies since then. Per The Org, he worked at Kirvin Doak Communications from 2015 to 2018, then joined the renowned United Talent Agency as an assistant to the vice-president of corporate communications in October 2018, before being promoted to the role of associate. From May 2021 to November 2022, he held the position of assistant manager in corporate comms.
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Boulia isn’t the only newbie to join the Sussexes and their growing empire in recent weeks. According to People, former director of global communications Miranda Barbot has been promoted to vice-president of programmes and media operations.
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Markle also announced her new podcasting deal with Lemonada Media earlier this year, after splitting from Spotify.
“I’m proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting,” she said in a statement shared in February.
The couple “quietly” launched a new website, Sussex.com, in February and also gave their Archewell Foundation website a makeover, per People.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just hired former United Talent Agency corporate communications manager Kyle Boulia to join their press office as they undergo a personal brand revamp
- Changes are afoot for the couple as they sign with new company Lemonada after splitting from Spotify, and are also giving their Archewell brand website a refresh too – so what’s next?