Position Overview: The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays a crucial role in supporting the CEO in their day-to-day activities and managing the smooth functioning of the executive office. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, providing critical administrative and logistical support to facilitate effective decision-making and ensure the CEO's time is optimized.
Key Responsibilities:
Calendar Management: Responsible for managing the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference calls with internal and external parties. Prioritize appointments and ensure the CEO is well-prepared for each engagement.
Travel Arrangements: Coordinate complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries. Anticipate potential travel-related issues and address them proactively.
Communication: Act as a gatekeeper and manage incoming communications, including emails, phone calls, and other correspondence. Draft, review, and edit communications on behalf of the CEO as necessary.
Meeting Support: Prepare agendas, briefings, and materials for meetings attended by the CEO. Attend meetings when required, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including board members, executives, clients, partners, and other VIPs.
Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
Document Management: Organize and maintain important documents, files, and records for the CEO, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage.
Special Projects: Assist the CEO with special projects, research tasks, and initiatives