Technology
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Supporting the CEO of a fast-growing global software company, across a business operating on several continents.
Executive Assistant search · United States
Placing exceptional Executive Assistants with senior leaders across the US.
For CEOs, founders, Chairs and managing partners in financial services, private equity, professional services, technology and family offices.
Headhunted, never advertisedEvery candidate assessed6-month replacement guarantee
The right Executive Assistant gives a leader back hours every week. The wrong one costs far more than a fee.
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Time back
The calendar, travel and inbox handled, so the leader can focus on the work only they can do.
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A trusted gatekeeper
Someone who decides what reaches the leader, what doesn't, and looks after the relationships that matter.
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Complete discretion
Confidential business and personal matters handled with care, every time.
Who we work with
Built around the leader, whatever the business.
Every search starts with the leader: how they work, the pace they keep and what they need from their Executive Assistant.
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Financial services and investment firms
Founders, managing partners and senior leaders, where discretion is everything and the calendar moves with the markets.
- Financial services
- Private equity
- Hedge funds
- Asset management
- Family offices
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Companies and founders
CEOs and founders running fast-moving businesses, from established companies to venture-backed scale-ups building their first executive office.
- Public companies
- Private companies
- Technology
- Scale-ups
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Professional services
Senior partners and firm leaders whose time is split between clients, the firm and the business of winning new work.
- Consulting
- Advisory
- Communications
Selected placements
The leaders we've placed for.
Most of our searches are confidential, so we never name clients. A selection of our work:
Energy
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Supporting the CEO of a major oil company: a role that called for someone already operating at the most senior level of a global business.
Fintech
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Supporting the CEO of a global payments technology company through a period of fast growth.
Private equity · Family office
Executive Assistant to the Founder
Supporting the founder of a private equity firm and family office, across both the business and the founder's private office.
Professional services
Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner
Supporting the Managing Partner of a global advisory firm, whose time is split between clients, the firm and offices around the world.
Why EA Search
What you can expect from us.
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Headhunted, not advertised
We approach Executive Assistants who already work at the level you need, most of whom aren't looking.
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Assessed before you meet them
Every shortlisted candidate completes a practical, timed assessment, so you see evidence as well as a resume.
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Honest advice on salary
We tell you what the market pays for the person you want, before the search begins.
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Guaranteed
Every placement carries a 3-month rebate period and a 6-month free replacement guarantee.
How we work
From first call to first day.
Permanent placements only.
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Brief
A conversation about the leader, the role and the culture of the business.
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Search
We go out and approach the Executive Assistants who fit, across leading companies, investment firms and family offices.
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Assessment
Every candidate completes a practical, timed assessment before you meet them.
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Shortlist
You meet only the strongest candidates, with the full assessment report and our honest view of each.
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Offer
We manage the offer through to start date, backed by our guarantee.
For Executive Assistants
Thinking about your next move?
We work with Executive Assistants who support CEOs, founders and senior leaders. Every conversation is confidential, and we'll only call you about roles that genuinely fit.
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Let's talk.
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