Executive Assistant​/Executive Business Partner to CEO

Join the CEO Office and play a pivotal role in turning priorities into progress.

We are seeking an Executive Assistant / Executive Business Partner who brings together executive support, business intelligence, strategic thinking and strong execution.

This is not a conventional PA or secretarial role
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The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership, supporting executive priorities while contributing to business analysis, strategic projects, management reporting, stakeholder management and cross-functional execution
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We are looking for someone who is proactive, intellectually curious, highly organized, commercially aware and comfortable operating in a fast-paced business environment
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• Partner closely with the CEO to manage and drive multiple business priorities and initiatives.
• Track key decisions, action items, owners and deadlines, ensuring timely follow-through.
• Prepare executive presentations, management reports, business summaries, dashboards and decision briefs.
• Conduct research on markets, companies, competitors, customers and potential business opportunities.
• Support the CEO on strategic and cross-functional projects.
• Analyse business information and provide clear, structured insights to support management discussions.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and functional teams to drive execution of key priorities.
• Support preparation for management meetings, business reviews and strategic discussions.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure agreed actions are completed within timelines.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, consultants, international partners and senior stakeholders.
• Identify potential issues, gaps and priorities proactively and bring them to the CEO's attention.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive business information.
• Leverage AI, technology and digital productivity tools to improve research, reporting and executive effectiveness.
• Independently manage priorities with minimal supervision while remaining closely aligned with the CEO's objectives.

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience working closely with a CEO, Managing Director, Founder, Chairman or C-Suite executive.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong business and commercial understanding.
• Exceptional sense of urgency and proactive follow-through.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand complex business discussions and translate them into actionable outcomes.
• Strong experience in preparing presentations, reports, executive summaries and management information.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working with AI and digital productivity tools.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion and professional maturity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be particularly relevant:

CEO Office | Executive Business Partner | Strategy & Operations | Business Analysis | Strategic Projects | Project Management | Commercial Operations | Management Consulting | Business Intelligence | Management Reporting | Executive Support

Experience in engineering, industrial, manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, marine, ports, logistics, infrastructure, trading or diversified business groups will be an advantage.

UAE/GCC Business Experience Is Strongly Preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Management, International Business or a related discipline.

MBA or relevant…