The Executive Assistant supports the Group CEO in coordinating and driving execution of key priorities across the Group. The role represents the Group CEO in selected high-level engagements, aligns cross-functional activities, and ensures accountability, progress, and timely delivery of strategic initiatives.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
- (Main activities undertaken by the jobholder and reflective of the most important features of the job)
- Executive Representation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent the GCEO in selected internal and external meetings, ensuring effective follow-through
- Engage with Group leadership to maintain alignment on priorities and deliverables
- Build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, and partners
- Act as a link between the GCEO and the business, ensuring clarity in direction and expectations
- Strategic Execution & Coordination
- Drive execution of GCEO and Group priorities across functions and geographies
- Provide administrative and coordination support on GCEO-led special projects.
- Track key initiatives and ensure timely progress and delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts and resolve bottlenecks
- Maintain visibility on progress and escalate risks where necessary
- Decision Support & Thought Partnership
- Act as a trusted thought partner to the GCEO
- Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and meeting insights
- Provide structured input to support clarity and direction on key matters
- Governance, Accountability & Follow-through
- Drive discipline in execution across leadership teams
- Track commitments from meetings and ensure closure and accountability
- Executive Office Coordination
- Manage high-level communication and scheduling aligned to business priorities
- Provide Board & Committee Support
- Prepare executive-level presentations for leadership, clients, and Board engagements
- Travel & Logistics Management
- Identify opportunities for improving processes and systems
- Other:
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Effective execution of GCEO priorities across the Group
- Strong alignment and coordination across leadership teams
- Improved accountability and follow-through on key initiatives
- High-quality representation of the GCEO in strategic engagements
- Timely delivery of cross-functional projects
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- (Minimum level of experience, skills and competencies, licences & certifications and education required to perform effectively in the role)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Communication, or related field.
- Additional certification in Executive Support or Project Management is an advantage
Experience
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience supporting C-level executives in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Prior experience supporting board-level processes and committees is required.
- Experience working with multi country stakeholders or in a multi-entity group is preferred.
