Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEOOn-site | Los Angeles, CAA globally admired consumer-lifestyle brand is scaling its next chapter from its Los Angeles executive hub. The incoming CEO needs a sharp, seasoned business partner who can craft rhythm, guard focus, and keep critical initiatives marching in tune. If you thrive on anticipation (not reaction) and love being the conductor behind a high-energy, creative enterprise, this is your stage.Top-Three Impact Goals (first 90 days)Engineer a purpose-driven calendar. Design an intentional cadence that protects strategic blocks and reduces reactive noise.Earn trusted-gatekeeper status. Establish instant credibility with the board, ELT, and partner EAs while diplomatically managing access and information flow.Lock executive & board rhythms. Own weekly operating rituals, board-prep timelines, and material workflows so everything feels buttoned-up"”no last-minute scrambles.Compensation & LogisticsCompetitive base salary, commensurate with scope and prior board exposure.Work model: Primarily on-site with limited travel for key board meetings and off-sites.Relocation support considered for exceptional talent.Core ResponsibilitiesCurate and optimize a multi-time-zone agenda that aligns priorities and shields the CEO's focus.Orchestrate complex domestic and international travel with proactive contingency playbooks.Drive board-meeting readiness"”own timelines, materials, and logistics so leadership walks in prepared.Produce polished executive communications, decks, and briefing docs that elevate brand voice.Act as "adult-in-the-room" gatekeeper"”confidently saying no, setting boundaries, and filtering noise.Informally lead fellow EAs for major events, multi-day off-sites, and cross-functional initiatives.Ideal Profile12+ years supporting senior executives, including direct CEO partnership within global, matrixed organizations.Proven board-facing experience and mastery of high-stakes executive environments.Polished presence, detail obsession, and a proactive mindset that enforces boundaries with grace.Fluency with modern productivity stacks (Outlook, Slack, Zoom) and comfort steering other admins.Tenure at brand-driven or large-scale consumer companies highly valued.About Blue Signal:Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at /46Gs4yS

Created: 2026-05-08