Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative, operational and coordination support to the Chief Executive Officer. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role ensures the CEO can focus on strategic priorities while maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and service excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s executive office, prioritising strategic, operational and governance activities.
• Coordinate and optimise the CEO’s calendar in line with business priorities.
• Prepare and review executive‑level reports, presentations, board packs and governance documentation.
• Liaise between the CEO and Executive Committee members, tracking follow‑up actions.
• Organise Board, Executive Committee and leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and provide regular updates to the CEO.
• Handle confidential business information, sensitive correspondence and executive documentation.
• Arrange local and international travel, executive events and stakeholder engagements.
• Complete credit‑card reconciliations for the Exco team.
• Support governance requirements, stakeholder management and executive decision‑making processes.
• Assist with special projects, acquisitions, business transformation initiatives and strategic reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Office of the CEO.

Required profile

• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical ability to summarise large data sets for senior leadership.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading supply‑chain and sales & merchandising partner.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.