Executive Assistant to CEO – Office of the CEO

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO who will act as the CEO’s right‑hand, execution partner and gatekeeper of time and priorities. The role involves managing the CEO’s calendar, tasks, strategic support, stakeholder liaison and travel logistics in a fast‑moving founder environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own and strategically manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritising high‑impact meetings and protecting time for critical initiatives.
• Maintain a live tracker of CEO priorities, convert discussions into clear actions and follow up relentlessly until closure.
• Conduct research, prepare briefs, presentations and talking points to support strategic projects and stakeholder interactions.
• Act as the liaison for senior management, investors, partners, vendors and internal functional heads, influencing without formal authority.
• Plan and execute domestic and international travel, handling itineraries, visas and last‑minute changes.

Required profile

• Proactive ownership mindset; anticipates needs and delivers without being asked.
• Exceptional organisational ability, capable of handling multiple priorities and chaos.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives, investors and external partners.
• High availability and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends or urgent situations.
• Calm under pressure, with strong follow‑through and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Google Workspace
• MS Office
• PowerPoint
• Excel / Google Sheets
• Calendar management
• Presentation preparation
• AI tools
• Research and information synthesis