Executive Assistant to Managing Director

About the role

Maersk is looking for a highly professional, agile, and strategic Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director in a complex multinational matrix environment. The role demands top‑level stakeholder management, executive coordination, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility setting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi‑time‑zone calendars, prioritize schedules, and coordinate leadership meetings, board discussions, and global forums.
• Anticipate conflicts, adjust travel and commitments, and ensure seamless executive effectiveness.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders, building strong relationships across senior leadership, global teams, clients, and partners.
• Handle confidential matters with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare executive communications, presentations, and speaking notes; consolidate inputs into clear, structured narratives for leadership meetings, town halls, and external events.
• Maintain robust organizational systems and documentation processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting C‑suite or Managing Director level leadership within a multinational or matrix organization.
• Proven expertise in complex stakeholder management and executive coordination.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equal opportunity.
• Support for reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process.