Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

An Executive Assistant is sought to provide high-level administrative, operational and strategic support to executive leadership in Abu Dhabi. The role acts as the central point of contact and primary gatekeeper, handling complex schedules, international travel and cross-functional operations in a fast-paced environment. It is a full-time, on-site position within healthcare and corporate operations.

Key responsibilities

• Handle sensitive personal and business matters with strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Manage complex, fluid calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts and prioritize the executive's time.
• Coordinate internal, external and board-level meetings, take minutes and track action items.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including visas, flights, accommodation and ground transport.
• Draft, format and review correspondence, briefings, presentations and reports in flawless English, and liaise with international partners and department heads.
• Monitor decision pipelines and cross-departmental deliverables to ensure timely execution of executive initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or communications.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written English, strong organization and time management, and ability to work independently on competing priorities.
• Candidates from Eastern European countries will be given preference.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and problem-solving