Deborah Wahl
Deborah Wahl

Senior Executive Assistant | Management Support Specialist

Actively looking · Member since 25 Oct 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a Senior Executive Assistant and Management Support Specialist with more than 14 years of experience supporting C-suite executives, boards, and senior leadership teams across finance, technology, and professional services.

I manage complex executive diaries, multi-market travel, visas, expenses, approvals, inboxes, and stakeholder communications with discretion and attention to detail. I am comfortable operating in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where priorities change quickly.

My experience includes direct support for senior leaders including CFOs, CROs, CBOs, Chief Tax Officers, and Prudential Risk Directors. I have coordinated board papers, executive meetings, events, cross-functional projects, and team communications.

I bring strong office and team coordination capabilities, including recruitment support, facilities oversight, vendor administration, invoice and purchase order handling, and meeting administration. I also have experience supporting HNWI requirements from a London residential office.

I am confident using Microsoft 365, Teams, Copilot, Oracle, Concur, CRM systems, and expense platforms. I have helped teams transition successfully to remote working while maintaining operational performance and morale.

I am known for building trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring executive offices run smoothly and efficiently.

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Experience

Career history

Management Support Senior Specialist / EA to CRO, EMEA SAP UK Ltd

Provided comprehensive executive support to senior leadership across Belgium and the EMEA region. Managed complex diaries, international travel, visas, expenses, approvals, and HR requests for the executive office.

Organised events and coordinated online meetings, cross-team projects, executive communications, social media administration, and personal support requirements.

Management Support Senior Specialist to EMEA CBO SAP UK Ltd

Delivered full management support to the EMEA Chief Business Officer, ensuring effective management of executive administration, scheduling, communications, and operational priorities.

Converted from a contract role to permanent employment based on performance and continued to support senior leadership within the EMEA organisation.

Senior Executive Assistant SAP UK Ltd

Supported two senior executives concurrently in a contract Executive Assistant role. Managed diary coordination, travel arrangements, and day-to-day administrative priorities.

Maintained responsive executive support in a hybrid working environment, coordinating meetings and ensuring smooth administration for both leadership portfolios.

Extended Personal Travel Career Break — Travel

Undertook an extended personal travel career break based in Ubud, Bali, with travel across South East Asia.

This period concluded in October 2026 before returning to pursue senior executive support and management support opportunities.

EA to Chief Financial Officer & Finance Team Legal & General Investment Management

Supported the Chief Financial Officer, directors, and wider finance team through inbox, diary, expense, meeting, and event management. Coordinated administrative activity across a busy finance function.

Managed board papers and supported the team's transition to remote working during 2020, helping maintain continuity of communication and operational support.

EA to Chief Tax Officer & Prudential Risk Director Legal & General Investment Management

Provided initial executive support coverage across the Treasury and Tax teams before taking on the permanent brief supporting the Chief Tax Officer and Prudential Risk Director.

Led facilitation of the GWOW office move project and supported the transition to hot-desking. Managed diaries, room bookings, minute-taking, team administration, and board-level PowerPoint presentations.

Temporary Assignments — IT & Change, CFO Office, Solutions Team Legal & General Investment Management

Completed a series of temporary assignments including PA to the Head of IT, PA to the CFO, and PA to the Head of Solutions. Provided diary management, meeting coordination, and general team support across each assignment.

Handled invoice and purchase order queries, new vendor setup, supplier relationship management, and administration through the IT inbox.

Education

Learning history

South Africa

Design Diploma (Merit), Design

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