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Finding the right Executive Assistant to support a CEO is one of the most commercially significant hires any organisation can make.

Vacant critical roles bleed revenue and stall strategic projects. For hiring managers, the choice between engaging a specialist agency or relying on direct applications is not just about process - it is a calculation of commercial risk and speed to competency

Hiring an Executive Assistant based solely on technical skills often results in a 'management tax' where executives spend valuable time managing the person hired to save them time. This operational friction stems from a lack of emotional intelligence, not a lack of competence.

The EA to CEO acts as the primary gatekeeper between the chief executive and internal stakeholders, board members, clients and external partners, ensuring that leadership bandwidth is protected and organisational priorities are executed without friction.

The "gig economy" logic is seductive, but when applied to high-stakes executive support, the hidden costs often outweigh the initial savings. You aren't just buying time; you are buying context, continuity, and the ability to prevent crises before they happen.