Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Penta is a leading corporate affairs advisory firm that helps organizations predict what matters and shape outcomes. By combining proprietary intelligence, stakeholder insights, and strategic counsel, we help CEOs and leadership teams navigate the increasingly complex intersection of business, policy, culture, and reputation. Our clients turn to us when the stakes are high, the signals are difficult to interpret, and the consequences of getting it wrong are significant. We are building a new model for corporate affairs advisory and are seeking leaders who want to help define the future of the industry.

Penta’s global team brings decades of experience in business, government, communications, research, data science, and media. Our clients include many of the world's most influential organizations across technology, financial services, energy, healthcare, and other sectors, including over 25% of the Fortune 100. Penta has offices in New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, London, Brussels, Dublin, and Singapore.

Summary of Position

Penta Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier for our CEO. This is not a traditional administrative role. We're looking for someone who can operate at the speed and altitude of a high-performing executive, anticipate needs before they're voiced, and manage the CEO's time, information, and priorities with total discretion and precision.

The right candidate will be a highly polished, sharp, and resourceful professional with a track record of supporting C-suite executives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You will be a gatekeeper, a sounding board, a fixer, and a trusted extension of the CEO — equally comfortable managing a complex international travel itinerary, synthesizing a board deck, or navigating a sensitive stakeholder conversation. This role demands exceptional judgment, unflappable composure under pressure, and the ability to represent the...