Executive Assistant to the CEO – UAE

About the role

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO in the United Arab Emirates, you will be the linchpin that ensures the CEO’s office runs smoothly and efficiently. You will act as a trusted partner, handling a wide range of administrative and strategic tasks while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, prioritize commitments, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas, and expense reporting.
• Prepare and review presentations, reports, and briefing documents for executive decision‑making.
• Oversee correspondence and ensure high‑quality communication from the CEO’s office.
• Organise high‑level meetings and events, handling agendas, minutes, and follow‑ups.
• Liaise with senior executives, government entities, business partners, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with other executive assistants and corporate functions to ensure organisational alignment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting senior executives in an international or corporate environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English; Arabic and/or German are assets.

Required skills

• Word
• PowerPoint
• Teams
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP
• Outlook
• Excel