Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will partner closely with the chief executive to drive strategic, operational and administrative initiatives. You will manage the CEO’s calendar, prepare meeting materials, track decisions and support special projects, ensuring seamless execution across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, priorities and commitments.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and presentations for meetings.
• Track key decisions, action points and deadlines, ensuring timely closure.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on behalf of the CEO.
• Drive follow‑ups across teams and hold stakeholders accountable for agreed actions.
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, business reports and meeting notes.
• Conduct research and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Support the CEO on strategic projects and special assignments.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

Required profile

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, anticipating needs before they arise.
• Sharp and detail‑oriented.
• Strong communicator across all levels.
• Execution‑focused, ensuring tasks are completed.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Business‑minded with an understanding of the broader context.

Required skills

• Strong command of MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel).
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Sheets.