Executive Assistant to Chief Data Officer

Diageo is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Data Officer (CDO) in maximizing their effectiveness.

The successful candidate will provide high-trust executive support, coordinate complex priorities, manage the CDO's calendar, and ensure seamless communication with stakeholders across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate the CDO's agenda and priorities, including diary management, meeting coordination, and travel planning
• Enable leadership meetings and governance cadence, working closely with the Chief of Staff and CDO Operations Manager
• Coordinate senior stakeholder engagement, acting as a trusted point of contact for senior business leaders and external stakeholders
• Run disciplined executive-office operations, managing travel, expenses, correspondence, and records
• Anticipate needs and drive follow-through, staying ahead of deadlines and dependencies

Key Competencies:

• Executive judgement and discretion, handling sensitive information and senior stakeholders with professionalism
• Exceptional organisation and anticipation, managing complex agendas and priorities with precision
• Stakeholder communication and service mindset, building trusted relationships and protecting the CDO's time and priorities

Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced fluency in English and Spanish (native or advanced)
• Strong experience as an Executive Assistant or senior executive-office professional supporting a C-suite leader in a complex global organisation
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly complex calendars, international travel, and competing priorities across multiple time zones
• Excellent English written and verbal communication, with the judgement to interact confidently with senior executives and external stakeholders
• Proven discretion handling confidential organisational, people, and business information, with strong attention to detail and dependable follow-through
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity tools

Desirable:

• Experience supporting a senior leader in technology, data, digital, transformation, or global business services
• Experience coordinating leadership-team cadences, executive events, governance forums, or large-scale transformation activities from a remote location
• Experience working across multiple countries and cultures in a global enterprise