Executive Assistant to CEO & Founder

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the CEO & Founder supports a fast‑growing international GRC and RegTech consultancy. This senior role acts as the trusted extension of the CEO, handling professional, operational and personal responsibilities across multiple time zones.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s global calendar, schedule meetings, board sessions and travel across eight time zones, ensuring zero conflicts and protected time.
• Prepare briefing packs, research notes and presentation materials ahead of all meetings, client engagements and public appearances.
• Handle all CEO communications, draft correspondence in the CEO’s tone, and maintain an inbox with zero missed priority items.
• Coordinate flawless domestic and international travel for the CEO and family, including visas, health documentation and contingency planning.
• Oversee UAE government, visa, residency and insurance requirements for the CEO and family, ensuring proactive compliance.
• Provide discreet personal and family support, managing school, medical and household logistics.
• Act as primary gatekeeper and liaison between the CEO, Group teams, clients and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting a founder‑level or C‑suite executive in a high‑growth, international environment.
• Exceptional judgement, discretion and organisational capability with a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to operate across executive support, operational liaison and personal assistance dimensions simultaneously.

Required skills

• Advanced diary and schedule management across multiple time zones.
• Professional written communication and drafting skills.
• Complex travel planning and visa documentation handling.