Rachael Breen
Rachael Breen

Senior Executive Assistant

Open to offers · Member since 21 Oct 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an accomplished Senior Executive Assistant and executive operations professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting CEOs, CFOs, Chairmen, Vice Presidents, partners and senior leadership teams. I work effectively in global, fast-paced and highly regulated environments.

I provide strategic executive support through complex diary and inbox management, meeting governance, business planning support, executive communications and action tracking. I am trusted to manage confidential information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

I coordinate international travel, accommodation, visas and detailed itineraries across multiple time zones. I also plan and deliver leadership meetings, workshops, board meetings, offsites, corporate events and stakeholder engagements.

I have experience overseeing office operations, supplier agreements, service contracts, invoice approvals, records management and document governance. I focus on improving processes, anticipating risks and resolving issues before they affect executive priorities.

I build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as a reliable liaison on behalf of senior leaders. My background includes energy, pensions, private equity, investment management, civil engineering, luxury retail and healthcare environments.

I am proficient in Microsoft 365, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Copilot and Diligent Boards. I also bring volunteering experience supporting vulnerable and disabled individuals during the annual Arundel and Brighton Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Skills

21 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Executive Assistant to Vice Presidents Schneider Electric

Provide strategic executive support to multiple Vice Presidents across international business units, ensuring executive operations align with organisational priorities. Manage complex, rapidly changing calendars and optimise leadership time around business-critical activities.

Coordinate international travel, accommodation and multi-time-zone itineraries. Lead leadership strategy meetings, executive workshops and offsites, act as a liaison for key stakeholders, track actions, support business planning and handle confidential information with discretion.

Office Manager & Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO Invensys Pension Scheme (Part of Schneider Electric)

Provided comprehensive executive support to the CEO and CFO while managing office operations in a regulated pensions environment. Served as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and managed complex communications and enquiries.

Coordinated Board and Committee meetings, agenda preparation, governance documentation and logistics. Managed board papers through Diligent Boards, supported website and pension member communications redevelopment, negotiated supplier agreements, and oversaw invoices, records, archiving and compliance-focused document governance.

Executive Assistant to COO, Partners and Investment Professionals Sun European Partners LLP

Supported a portfolio of senior executives in an international private equity environment, balancing competing priorities in a demanding and fast-paced setting. Managed complex diaries across international time zones and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Coordinated extensive international travel programmes, visas and detailed itineraries. Organised internal and external meetings, proactively resolved scheduling risks and conflicts, processed executive expenses, maintained financial records, and developed efficient information management and filing systems.

Office Manager & Executive Personal Assistant to Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Stratton Street Capital LLP

Delivered high-level executive support to the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer while overseeing key office operations in a boutique investment management environment. Managed business and personal travel arrangements, including complex international itineraries.

Coordinated corporate events, executive functions, client entertainment, Board meetings and visits from stakeholders and delegates. Produced reports and presentations under tight deadlines and managed office suppliers and service contracts to support smooth daily operations.

Team Administrator Balfour Beatty Major Civil Engineering

Provided team administration support within a major civil engineering environment. Supported day-to-day coordination and administrative activities for the wider team.

Built foundational experience in organisation, communication, records handling and operational support within a large-scale business setting.

Customer Services Representative Aspinal of London

Provided customer service support for a luxury retail business. Responded to customer needs and contributed to a professional customer experience.

Developed client communication, relationship-building and service delivery skills in a customer-facing environment.

Health Care Assistant Holy Cross Hospital

Supported patients as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital environment. Assisted with care-related activities while maintaining professionalism and sensitivity.

Developed experience working responsibly with vulnerable individuals and collaborating within a care-focused setting.

Seasonal Instructor & Site Manager Kids For Life

Worked as a Seasonal Instructor and Site Manager, supporting programme delivery and site operations. Helped coordinate activities and maintain an organised environment.

Built early leadership, team coordination, customer service and operational management experience through seasonal responsibilities.

Education

Learning history

Godalming College

GNVQ Advanced Double Award; A Level; NVQ Intermediate, Leisure & Recreation; Drama & Theatre Studies; Leisure & Tourism

Completed a GNVQ Advanced Double Award in Leisure & Recreation, A Level Drama & Theatre Studies, and NVQ Intermediate Leisure & Tourism.

St Margaret's Senior School

GCSEs, English, Mathematics and other subjects

Completed 8 GCSEs including English and Mathematics.

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