Executive Assistant to the Chief Growth Officer

About the role

The Executive Assistant will manage the operating rhythm of the Chief Growth Officer’s office across three business divisions, ensuring the CGO can focus on strategic priorities. This role requires high discretion, polished communication, and the ability to coordinate complex stakeholder interactions in a fast‑growth environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the multi‑division calendar, balancing retail, wholesale, luxury‑brand, and strategic meetings to improve executive time allocation.
• Coordinate board meetings, leadership offsites, investor reviews, partner engagements, and townhalls end‑to‑end.
• Draft and proofread sensitive correspondence for division heads, external brand principals, board members, and investors.
• Maintain audit‑ready records of contracts, approvals, and confidential M&A, licensing, and partnership information.
• Plan domestic and international travel, ensuring executive readiness for licensor, supplier, and distributor visits.
• Prepare board decks, growth reviews, and cross‑division MIS packs with Strategy and Finance.
• Track CGO‑led actions across divisions, driving accountability and timely closure.
• Process expenses, invoices, and budget tracking while coordinating premium vendors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; additional business administration or executive support certification preferred.
• 3‑4 years of experience supporting C‑suite leaders, ideally in retail, luxury, FMCG, wholesale trading, or a diversified group.
• Impeccable discretion and judgment to protect confidential growth strategies, M&A discussions, and board deliberations.
• Strong organizational skills, calm prioritization, and a service mindset balanced with commercial judgment.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms, travel‑management tools, and document repositories.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent role based at the group head office in Dubai.
• Broad, group‑wide exposure across retail, wholesale trading, and licensed luxury operations.
• High‑trust environment where discretion, ownership, and operational excellence are recognized as direct contributors to business performance.