Executive Assistant to the CEO – Global Luxury Brand | Milan HQ

We are delighted to be partnering with a world-leading luxury brand to recruit a dynamic and commercially minded Executive Assistant to support their CEO at the company’s global headquarters in Milan. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity for an individual who thrives in fast-paced, international environments and is eager to play a key role in shaping the day-to-day effectiveness of a visionary leader.

This role goes beyond the traditional Executive Assistant remit. As the CEO’s trusted partner, you will act as a business gatekeeper, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and supporting both operational and strategic projects. You will have direct exposure to high-level commercial activities, board-level stakeholders, and international decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO, including complex calendar and travel management, meeting preparation, and correspondence.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing the CEO with professionalism, discretion, and authority.
• Manage the flow of information to and from the CEO’s office, prioritising requests and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support the CEO in preparing for board meetings, executive presentations, and strategic reviews.
• Oversee and contribute to cross-functional projects, often coordinating with senior business leaders across commercial, operations, and brand functions.
• Anticipate business needs, providing proactive insight and solutions to enable the CEO to focus on strategic priorities.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a cultural ambassador for the CEO’s office.
• Coordinate and manage high-profile events, internal communications, and special projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior Executive Assistant, Project Management, Events Management, or Business Operations role, ideally within a global or fast-paced organisation.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and anticipate business needs.
• Excellent academic and professional background, demonstrating intellectual agility and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at C-suite and board level.
• High energy, extroverted personality combined with absolute professionalism and discretion.
• Native-level or fluent English; French highly desirable; Italian is not required.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible and resilient, with a solutions-driven mindset.

Additional Information

• This role is based full-time at the Milan global headquarters.
• The company offers relocation support and welcomes international candidates; however, an EU passport is strongly preferred to streamline the work visa process.
• This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional to gain unparalleled exposure to the commercial and strategic decision-making of a global luxury powerhouse.