Executive Personal Assistant to Chairman

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced, discreet, and exceptionally well‑organised Executive Personal Assistant to support the Chairman and Owner of a leading international holding company. The role is based in Turkey and requires fluent English and Turkish to manage a wide range of business and personal affairs with the utmost confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Chairman’s calendar, meetings, appointments and daily schedule.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with partners, advisors and stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas, documentation and handle business correspondence in English and Turkish.
• Follow up on tasks, ensure deadlines are met and act as liaison between the Chairman and relevant organisations in Turkey.
• Organise domestic and international travel, accommodation, transfers and personal engagements.
• Provide personal and family assistance, including coordination with hotels, medical professionals and household staff.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

Required profile

• Excellent spoken and written English; native or fluent Turkish.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive, Personal or Private Assistant, Chief of Staff or similar senior support role.
• Experience supporting a Chairman, CEO or senior executive is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Istanbul and ability to navigate the city efficiently.
• Exceptional organisational, time‑management and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, able to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.

Required skills