Executive Assistant to Chairman

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chairman/CXO level, coordinating complex calendars, preparing briefs, and ensuring priority alignment across functions. The role requires advanced MS Office skills and a proven ability to distill data into executive-ready outputs.

You will analyze business priorities, track initiatives, and prepare structured updates for leadership. Strong communication and discreet handling of confidential information are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience supporting Chairman / CXO-level executives.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office for reporting and presentations.
• Strong data interpretation and analytics capabilities.
• Excellent communication and structuring skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the Chairman’s schedule with prioritized meetings, deliverables and engagements.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, preparing structured briefs, key discussion points and follow-ups.
• Act as a central point for prioritization across functions and ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and structured documentation.
• Support strategic discussions by preparing inputs, summaries and insights.
• Develop high-quality dashboards, reports and presentations using MS Office.
• Translate complex data into clear outputs for executive review.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact (Key Responsibilities)

Executive Support & Priority Management

• Manage and optimize the Chairman’s schedule, ensuring effective prioritization of meetings, deliverables, and engagements.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, preparing structured briefs, key discussion points, and follow-ups.
• Act as a central point for managing priorities, ensuring timely execution of tasks across functions.
• Handle confidential information with complete discretion and structured documentation.

Strategic Coordination & Business Support

• Support strategic discussions by preparing structured inputs, summaries, and research-backed insights.
• Assist in analyzing business priorities and tracking execution across key initiatives.
• Provide structured updates and ensure alignment across stakeholders on ongoing actions.
• Facilitate communication between leadership teams and ensure clarity in execution expectations.

Data Analysis, Financial Insights & Reporting

• Perform data analysis and interpretation to support business tracking and reporting.
• Support financial analysis including reviewing reports, tracking numbers, and preparing summaries.
• Develop high-quality dashboards, reports, and presentations using advanced MS Office tools.
• Translate complex data into clear and concise outputs for executive review.

Operational Excellence, Digital Tools & Execution Efficiency

• Leverage AI tools and digital platforms to improve efficiency in reporting, research, and workflow management.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure high standards of documentation, presentation, and organizational structure.
• Adapt quickly to dynamic business requirements and shifting priorities while maintaining output quality. .

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 7-8 years of experience supporting Chairman / CXO-level executives.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation capability.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and productivity platforms.
• Basic financial analysis and reporting understanding.
• Excellent communication and structuring skills.
• Strong multitasking, priority management, and adaptability.