Amazon Prime Video Executive Appointed to Invictus Games Foundation
In a significant development for the charitable organisation overseeing the Invictus Games, Nana Fifield has been appointed as the newest trustee of the Invictus Games Foundation. The 54-year-old serves as director of technology at Amazon Prime Video, bringing substantial expertise from the world of online entertainment to the foundation dedicated to supporting disabled ex-service personnel.
Changing of the Guard at Invictus
Ms Fifield succeeds former Household Cavalry officer Ed Lane Fox, who served as Prince Harry's private secretary and was affectionately referred to as 'Elf' in the Duke's memoir Spare. Lane Fox stepped down last year after a decade as an Invictus trustee, marking a notable transition in the foundation's leadership structure.
The Invictus Games Foundation channels funding to disabled veterans with the mission to 'change lives and save lives', overseeing the international adaptive sports competition that gained prominence through Prince Harry's involvement. The Netflix documentary series Heart of Invictus, which captured the emotional journeys of participants preparing for the 2022 Games in The Hague, remains one of the Duke of Sussex's most compelling recent projects.
Streaming Industry Connections
Ms Fifield's appointment comes at an interesting juncture for the Sussexes' media ventures. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's £75 million, five-year deal with Netflix concluded last year, though they subsequently signed a 'first-look' agreement with the streaming giant. This arrangement gives Netflix first option on proposals from their Archewell production company without guaranteeing payments.
The new trustee holds impressive academic credentials, having earned a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Southampton University, followed by another in digital systems engineering from Brunel University London. Her technical background and streaming industry experience position her uniquely to contribute to the foundation's technological and strategic development.
Royal Connections and Charitable Mission
The Invictus Games Foundation continues to operate as a key charitable initiative within Prince Harry's portfolio, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. The foundation's work extends beyond the biennial games themselves, providing ongoing support and programming for veterans worldwide.
Ms Fifield's appointment represents a strategic addition to the foundation's leadership, combining technological expertise with connections to the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. As streaming platforms increasingly dominate media consumption, her insights could prove valuable for expanding the foundation's reach and impact through digital channels.
The foundation maintains its commitment to supporting those psychologically and physically scarred by warfare, with the Invictus Games serving as a powerful platform for showcasing resilience and recovery. The transition in trusteeship signals both continuity and evolution for an organisation that has become synonymous with Prince Harry's post-military charitable work.
