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Executive Operations Search

Search for Executive Operations leaders, Executive Business Partners and senior Executive Assistants supporting founders, executives and leadership teams.

The operating work around an executive

Executive Operations keeps the executive office running with judgment, discretion and dependable follow-through. The remit can span priorities, information flow, relationships, scheduling, travel, preparation and commitments that need coordinated attention. The right role depends on what the executive needs someone to own.

Roles that can fall within Executive Operations

Head of Executive OperationsLeads the operating structure and coordination of the executive office.
Director of Executive OperationsOwns executive-office processes, priorities and complex responsibilities.
Executive Business PartnerWorks closely with an executive on preparation, coordination and follow-through within a defined mandate.
Senior Executive AssistantProvides high-trust executive support, managing complex calendars, travel, information and relationships.
Executive Assistant to the CEO or FounderOwns executive support with discretion and a clear understanding of priorities.
Executive Office ManagerCoordinates the people, processes and commitments that keep the office operating effectively.

Make the scope explicit

We establish whether the hire supports one executive or a leadership team, which relationships they coordinate and what decisions they can make. We also clarify any responsibilities crossing business and private affairs so the brief is accurate and candidates understand the expectations.

Assess judgment as well as organization

We explore how candidates anticipate needs, protect confidential information, communicate under pressure and manage competing demands. Strong support is active work: understanding context, noticing what has changed and keeping the executive prepared without losing important details.

Executive Assistant, Executive Business Partner or Chief of Staff?

These titles are not interchangeable. An Executive Assistant may own complex executive support; an Executive Business Partner may have broader coordination responsibilities; a Chief of Staff typically owns defined leadership priorities and cross-functional outcomes. Seniority does not eliminate those distinctions. We define the actual scope before recommending the title. Explore Chief of Staff Search.

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We conduct searches across the New York Tri-State Area, Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Southern California.

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