The Executive Assistant to the Group CEO of Alibaba Group serves as the key link between the CEO and the rest of the organization. The primary goal of this role is to free up the CEO’s time and attention for critical decisions by managing, filtering, and following up on matters that do not require the CEO’s direct involvement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, and proactive, able to anticipate needs, handle sensitive information with care, and keep priorities moving forward across teams in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule, and meeting priorities
- Coordinate with senior management, investors, business partners, and external stakeholders
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and required reports
- Take meeting minutes and follow up on action items through completion
- Review, prioritize, and route incoming emails and correspondence
- Draft official letters, responses, and internal communications
- Monitor key company dashboards and performance indicators
- Prepare concise management reports and summaries for the CEO
- Track strategic projects and company OKRs
- Facilitate coordination and alignment between departments
- Organize business travel, events, and board meetings
- Manage and safeguard confidential documents and information
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or similar role
- High level of discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Persian and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), calendar, and project management tools
- Understanding of the travel industry and e-commerce is a plus
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with senior executives
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability