Prince Harry has championed the crucial need for business investment in youth development during 'The Knowledge' event in Las Vegas.
Working alongside The Diana Award, the Duke participated in an Executive Circle Mainstage discussion focused on strengthening the next generation of leaders.
The panel brought together business leaders and young award recipients to explore how companies can build a more robust workforce for the future.
Prince Harry emphasised that supporting underserved young people is not merely an act of goodwill but a strategic investment in tomorrow's talent.
Prince Harry has championed the crucial need for business investment in youth development during 'The Knowledge' event in Las Vegas.
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The panel discussion saw Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO of The Diana Award, join ServiceNow's Paul Fipps alongside award recipients Christina Williams and Sonny Khan.
Prince Harry posed questions to the young leaders about their experiences and insights into values-driven workplaces.
Williams and Khan spoke candidly about navigating today's workforce, sharing both the barriers they've faced and their resilience.
The discussion offered business leaders valuable perspective on how the next generation approaches purpose and impact in professional settings.
"Through The Diana Award, I've had the privilege of meeting young people who have turned adversity into action. That's not just inspiring—it's the kind of untapped potential we can't afford to overlook," said The Duke.
Prince Harry posed questions to the young leaders about their experiences and insights into values-driven workplaces.
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He added: "Far too many young people are locked out of leadership pipelines because we've failed to build truly inclusive and accessible pathways."
Prince Harry praised the younger generation's qualities, stating: "This generation isn't waiting for permission to lead—they are already doing it."
"They bring emotional intelligence, social awareness, and an honesty about mental health that previous generations struggled to express," he continued.
ServiceNow has committed to a nearly half-million-dollar investment in The Diana Award over the next three years.
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The Duke highlighted how companies benefit from young people's fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and sense of purpose.
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Prior to the main event, Prince Harry met with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott and over 20 senior business leaders at a private roundtable.
The Duke highlighted how companies benefit from young people's fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and sense of purpose.
These qualities, he noted, are critical for navigating a rapidly changing business landscape.
Speaking directly to Khan and Williams, Prince Harry said: "We're in an era now where we are looking for more companies to be serving the greater good the majority, not the minority."
"Every single young person has potential. It's just about unlocking that in those individuals," he added.
