Chief of Staff

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO. This is a senior, on-site role based in Woodruff, SC, with responsibilities spanning strategic execution, cross-functional coordination, and executive reporting across global functions.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of high-impact experience, superb stakeholder management, and strong business acumen. Fluency in English and ability to operate across time zones are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in business operations, strategy execution, or senior executive support.
• Experience with CEO-level or senior leadership teams strongly preferred.
• Experience in industrial tech, manufacturing, data center infra, or global B2B businesses is advantageous.
• International exposure and cross-cultural collaboration experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, structure and prioritize strategic initiatives with the CEO.
• Translate priorities into actionable execution plans with milestones.
• Monitor progress and identify risks and dependencies.
• Provide fact-based analysis and recommendations for executive decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and executive reviews.
• Prepare executive presentations and strategic briefing materials.
• Support board-level meetings and special projects as required.
• Lead or coordinate initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and processes.

Skills

Strategic execution

Cross-functional coordination

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Engineering/Economics

MBA or equivalent advanced qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Business intelligence

Project management tools

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant (Chief of Staff) to the CEO

Work Arrangement: Full-time | 100% On-site

Reporting To: Founder & Chief Executive Officer

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognized leader in data center technologies, providing advanced infrastructure solutions to support the rapidly evolving global data center industry. With a strong international presence and a continued focus on innovation and business growth, the company is seeking a highly capable professional to work closely with its Founder & CEO.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven, business-minded Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO to support the execution of strategic priorities and drive operational effectiveness across the organization.

This is a senior, high-impact role that goes beyond traditional executive assistance. Acting as a trusted execution partner to the CEO, the successful candidate will translate leadership priorities into actionable plans, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, monitor business performance and ensure accountability for key deliverables.

Working closely with senior leaders across global functions, the individual will bring structure, visibility and execution discipline to critical business initiatives. The role requires strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence outcomes without direct reporting authority.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Execution & Business Prioritization

• Work closely with the CEO to identify, structure and prioritize strategic initiatives and business improvement opportunities.
• Translate CEO-directed priorities into actionable execution plans, defining objectives, responsibilities, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor progress against strategic commitments and proactively identify execution gaps, risks and critical dependencies.
• Provide fact-based analysis, practical recommendations and alternative solutions to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure timely follow-up and completion of CEO-assigned initiatives.

2. Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinate with senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and other global functions.
• Drive alignment on priorities, responsibilities, timelines and expected business outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and ensure that execution barriers are escalated and addressed appropriately.
• Organize executive reviews, leadership meetings and working sessions to maintain momentum on key initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and promote a culture of ownership and accountability.

3. Business Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, management reports and initiative-tracking tools to monitor business performance.
• Analyze commercial, financial and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities and potential risks.
• Support root-cause analysis and coordinate corrective action plans with relevant business leaders.
• Monitor the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and ensure that agreed actions deliver measurable results.
• Provide regular updates to the CEO on business progress, key challenges and areas requiring management attention.

4. Executive Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, management reports and strategic briefing materials.
• Consolidate complex business information into clear insights, recommendations and decision points.
• Support communication and alignment between the CEO and the global executive leadership team.
• Coordinate follow-up on key management decisions, commitments and delegated responsibilities.
• Support selected board-level and strategic meetings as required.

5. Business Transformation & Special Projects

• Support the CEO in driving organizational effectiveness, business transformation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Establish effective management routines, review mechanisms and execution processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, organizational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to enhance business analysis, reporting and management efficiency.
• Lead or coordinate special projects and high-priority initiatives assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Economics or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent advanced qualification is preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of professional experience in business operations, strategy execution, management consulting, business transformation, operational excellence or senior executive support.
• Previous experience working closely with a CEO, Founder or senior executive leadership team is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business improvements.
• Experience in industrial technology, manufacturing, engineering, data center infrastructure or other global B2B businesses is strongly preferred.
• International business exposure and experience working across different cultures and geographical regions are advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial, financial and operational performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic execution capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate business priorities into structured action plans and measurable results.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, business intelligence and project management tools.
• Practical experience with AI-enabled productivity and business analysis tools is an advantage.
• Fluent English is essential; Mandarin Chinese is a strong advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Highly proactive, results-driven and execution-oriented.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and urgency.
• Confident and comfortable engaging with senior executives and challenging constructively when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
• Highly organized, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site position based in Woodruff, South Carolina.
• Flexibility to work across international time zones, including occasional early-morning and evening meetings.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international business travel as required.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global business environment.