Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO of Tapestry

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Executive Assistant is a key partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), executing day-to-day activities and projects independently and efficiently to ensure the CEO achieves both her and the company’s objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a fast‑paced corporate environment, with relevant experience specifically supporting a CEO or other C‑Suite executive.

The successful individual will leverage their experience and capabilities in these areas:

Calendar Management:

• Independently prioritize meetings to align with CEO’s goals and objectives
• Effectively schedule meetings accounting for the CEO’s requirements for personal time and knowledge of global time zones
• Communicate daily activities, changes and issues in a timely fashion
• Organize agendas, meeting rooms, supplies, written materials, AV needs, and/or meals as required

Communication Management:

• Manage a high volume of emails, calls, and messages, screening communications to prioritize urgent matters
• Regularly review CEO’s inbox and partner with technology team to implement methods to reduce the volume of un‑needed inbound email

General Administration:

• Ensure CEO’s office runs smoothly, and all activities reflect CEO’s vision; serve as direct manager to CEO Office second Executive Assistant
• Serve as a “leader-among-equals” with the Senior Executive Assistants, providing guidance, mentorship and support that fosters camaraderie, cohesion and engagement
• Partner with IT department to ensure CEO’s laptop and devices are always in good working order, and up to date in line with company policies

Travel and Entertainment Management:

• Make domestic and international travel arrangements in line with company travel, entertainment and safety policies
• Ensure plans align with the CEO’s strategic goals and business needs and are designed to maximize her productivity
• Prepare detailed travel itineraries including dress requirements, meals and sufficient time for wellbeing

The accomplished individual will...

• Possess at least 5+ years of Executive Assistant or similar experience, including 2-3 years supporting a C‑suite executive; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Be available and responsive nights and weekends as necessary
• Be able to be in office up to 5 days per week as needed and in line with CEO’s schedule
• Operate independently, extrapolating and intuiting CEO’s preferences and needs based on previous experience
• Demonstrate confidence interacting with high‑level executives and external stakeholders
• Maintain composure and effectiveness in a fast‑paced environment, and be comfortable and capable multi‑tasking
• Be a collaborative team player with great initiative and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Use superior follow‑through and customer service skills
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Zoom, in both the PC and Mac environments, and be a quick learner of new technologies