Executive Assistant to CEO

Support the CEO primarily in navigating challenges in the CEO’s day to day operations. CEO’s areas of responsibilities span multiple sectors such as manufacturing, property, economic, and others. The successful candidate should be fast learner, eager to develop and learn new skills, and is comfortable in handling multiple tasks as the same time.

1. Problem Solving:

• Identifying problems and setting up clear action plan and deadline to resolve them.
• Follow up on multiple stakeholders (government, colleagues, suppliers) to ensure that the action plan and the deadline is respected and within expectation.
• Able to navigate difficult circumstances and is well equipped to handle negative responses or dealing with unreasonable demands.

2. Data Gathering & Analysis:

• Able to gather numerous economic data related to different sectors of economy for trend spotting.
• Able to understand new and unfamiliar economic data, and able to learn the principle of such new data.
• Resourceful in finding data that may not be straightforward, and may need to research in multiple different languages.

3. Project Management:

• Lead and manage critical projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary.

4. Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement changes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience in a similar strategic or managerial role.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
• Experience in dealing with different government ministries, and able to adopt to different challenges in multiple industries
• Willing to travel and work on the go (no motion sickness)