Chief of Staff

Company background

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Douge International brings 21 years of experience in 70 countries around the world, connecting thousands of executives with top tier companies. Since our inception in 2000, we have developed typical know-how in different industries and functions, with strong expertise in Luxury and Financial Services.  

We partner with clients to deliver superior quality and highly innovative services, with the constant aim of anticipating their future needs and exceeding their expectations.  

Our unique methodology of multi-country search, based on one single point of contact, provides our clients with C-Suit candidates from different countries. Apart from that, Douge International steps out of the box, by providing corporate coaching, government consulting and enriching human relations with a "Business Partner" vision through our One-Single-Point model.

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Chief of Staff to CEO

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Role Purpose

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The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic partner and trusted extension of the CEO, providing support and advice on complex, sensitive, and confidential matters. The role will serve as a key liaison between the CEO and senior stakeholders, including Board Members, C-Suite executives, investors, government representatives, and external partners.  

This highly visible position requires strong strategic judgment, discretion, and execution capabilities to support decision-making, drive key initiatives, and ensure alignment across the CEO’s priorities.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Act as a strategic advisor and sounding board to the CEO on key business priorities and decisions.  
• Translate strategic discussions and ideas into actionable initiatives and ensure effective execution.  
• Coordinate across teams, stakeholders, and business functions to maintain alignment and momentum.  
• Prepare briefings, presentations, talking points, and follow-up actions for strategic meetings.  
• Represent the CEO in selected meetings and stakeholder interactions when required.  
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, including investors, partners, clients, and government representatives.  
• Manage communication and follow-up on behalf of the CEO, ensuring priorities and commitments are delivered.  
• Identify challenges, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations and solutions.  
• Support executive communications and prepare high-quality written materials.  
• Monitor key priorities, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to ensure progress.  
• Travel with the CEO when required for strategic engagements.

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Candidate Profile

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Experience

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, executive office, investment, international business, or senior stakeholder-facing roles.  
• Proven experience working with CEOs, founders, senior executives, boards, investors, or government stakeholders.  
• Experience operating in complex, multicultural, and international environments.  
• Strong ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to drive execution.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to analyze complex topics and provide clear recommendations.  
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.  
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities.  
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.  
• Digital fluency and strong adaptability to new technologies.

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Education & Languages

• Master’s degree preferred in Business, Engineering, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields.  
• Fluent in English.  
• Additional international languages are a plus.  
• International education and/or professional experience preferred.