EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Executive Secretary — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are hiring on behalf of a new manufacturing joint venture in the renewable energy sector, backed by a well-established Saudi conglomerate and a leading global solar technology company. This is a high-profile opportunity to work directly with the President of a fast-growing JV being built from the ground up in Riyadh.

The Role

As Executive Secretary you will be the backbone of the President's office, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations across scheduling, communications, travel, and document management. You will be the primary point of contact between the President and internal teams, clients, ministries, and senior external stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing

Managing the President's complex calendar, meetings, and deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
Preparing and distributing meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and action item follow-ups.
Handling all confidential correspondence between the President and clients, ministries, and external partners.
Coordinating end-to-end business travel including flights, accommodation, VIP airport services, and last-minute changes.
Drafting, reviewing, and sending high-level correspondence on behalf of the President.
Maintaining secure document management systems in line with company confidentiality policies.
Supporting the management team with presentations, briefing materials, and project follow-up.
Acting as liaison between the President's office and all internal departments and the parent company.

What We Are Looking For

5-8 years of proven experience supporting C-suite or President-level executives.
Strong calendar management and stakeholder coordination skills in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Experience handling confidential communications with ministries, government entities, and senior external stakeholders.
End-to-end VIP travel coordination experience.
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field.
Saudi national required.
Excellent Arabic and English communication skills.
Professional, discreet, and highly organised.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary package.
High-visibility role reporting directly to the President of a brand new JV in the renewable energy sector.
Fast-paced, dynamic environment at the heart of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 energy agenda.

This search is managed exclusively by Cornerstone Global Partners MENA. The consultant working on this role is Rita El Mendri — linkedin.com/in/rita-el-mendri-2a9bb9179 — if you are interested, please send your CV directly to rmendri@cornerstone-mena.com