Executive Assistant to Chief Information & Digital Officer

About the role

Ali & Sons is looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO) within its Digital Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in digital transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CIDO’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate executive meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, and track follow‑ups and action items.
• Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence and other executive materials.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support key digital, technology and innovation initiatives and events.
• Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Anticipate the CIDO’s needs, prioritize competing demands and ensure deadlines are met.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or similar role supporting a senior executive.
• Exceptional organizational, time‑management and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Professional, discreet and confident when dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work under pressure.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Direct exposure to C‑Level leadership and strategic digital initiatives.
• Dynamic, technology‑driven work environment.
• Collaboration with diverse internal teams, vendors and external partners.
• Career development within a well‑established UAE organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative digital projects shaping the company’s future growth.