Executive Assistant

About the role

The role supports the Regional Managing Director of a global manufacturing business, handling a fast‑paced environment and ensuring smooth coordination of daily activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, balancing competing priorities and coordinating meetings, appointments and business commitments.
• Coordinate international travel, including flights, accommodation and visa arrangements.
• Act as a key liaison between the Managing Director and senior stakeholders across the region.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Manage multiple inboxes and oversee diary coordination across different time zones.
• Support day‑to‑day business operations through proactive communication and workflow management.
• Prioritise communications, requests and business activities on behalf of the Managing Director.
• Assist with research, strategic projects and ad‑hoc business initiatives.
• Accompany the Managing Director on international travel as required.

Required profile

• 4‑5 years minimum experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C‑suite leadership.
• Exceptional organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Working experience in the UAE, ideally with a multinational manufacturing business.
• Confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to influence and manage expectations.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Flexibility regarding working hours to support global time zones.

Required skills

• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint.