Executive Assistant to CEO (Strategic Calendar & Stakeholder Management)

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the CEO at Artha Group is a trusted partner who ensures the CEO’s time is used strategically and that decisions are executed flawlessly. This high‑impact role sits at the centre of a Rs. 1,500 crore venture firm, interacting daily with founders, investors and senior leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Own the CEO’s calendar as a strategist, ensuring every commitment has purpose, the right participants and realistic timing.
• Protect deep‑work periods, anticipate conflicts and resolve scheduling issues quietly.
• Attend key meetings, capture precise minutes and drive follow‑up actions without prompting.
• Track open commitments, chase accountability across the organisation and close initiatives.
• Serve as a polished liaison between the CEO and internal teams, founders, investors and senior external partners.
• Draft and refine high‑quality communications such as investor updates, board correspondence and priority emails.
• Represent the CEO in meetings when required, maintaining confidence and alignment.
• Handle sensitive matters with absolute discretion.

Required profile

• Highly organised with a strategic mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to draft professional correspondence.
• Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Thrives in high‑pressure, fast‑moving environments and can manage competing priorities.
• Proactive problem‑solver who removes friction and anticipates risks.

Required skills