Executive Assistant to Chairman (Dubai)

About the role

A highly confidential, senior‑level Executive Assistant position supporting the Chairman of a leading diversified business group in the UAE. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, strategic initiatives and sensitive business matters, requiring absolute discretion and a proactive mindset.

Key responsibilities

• Provide seamless, proactive executive support to the Chairman, managing a complex, constantly evolving calendar of meetings, calls and travel.
• Coordinate extensively with senior executives, investors, government officials and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports and correspondence, ensuring the Chairman is fully prepared for all engagements.
• Handle domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries and related logistics.
• Act as a trusted point of contact, exercising discretion and sound judgement in all interactions.
• Follow up on actions, ensure commitments are executed promptly and manage highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
• Liaise across functions and businesses to deliver seamless execution of the Chairman’s requirements.
• Anticipate problems, propose solutions and undertake ad‑hoc strategic projects as needed.

Required profile

• Significant experience supporting a Chairman, CEO, Founder or similarly senior executive.
• Exceptional organisational, time‑management and judgement skills, with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, high emotional composure and resilience under pressure.
• Professional demeanor, absolute integrity and the ability to handle confidential matters without compromise.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook