Chief of Staff

About the Role As Chief of Staff, you will be a key strategic partner to the CEO/MD/Executive Chairman, enabling impactful operational execution, strategic alignment across functions, and effective leadership support. This role requires a highly experienced professional capable of driving cross-functional initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor, and ensuring organizational priorities are executed with excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Execution • Partner closely with the CEO to shape and drive strategic priorities, annual planning, and • long-term goals. • Translate high-level strategies into actionable cross-functional plans and measurable • outcomes. • Lead critical strategic initiatives end-to-end, ensuring milestones, governance, and • accountability. Operational Excellence • Identify mission-critical operational gaps and implement solutions to improve processes, • efficiencies, and performance. • Oversee high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and disciplined • execution. • Manage performance tracking, dashboards, and reporting of key business metrics. Executive Support & Decision Enablement • Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the CEO and senior leadership team. • Prepare executive briefs, presentations (board / investor decks), and decision materials. • Represent the CEO in select meetings and forums, driving follow-through on decisions. Cross-Functional Coordination • Build strong relationships with business heads (Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, Product, Legal) to drive alignment and execution across teams. • Facilitate cross-departmental communication and collaboration, breaking down silos and enhancing transparency. • Oversee special projects (e.g., organizational redesign, culture initiatives, performance management, governance frameworks). Stakeholder & External Relations • Engage with external partners such as investors, consultants, and key clients as needed. • Coordinate strategic reviews, planning sessions, and leadership offsites. Leadership & Team Development • Mentor and influence senior managers across functions to elevate performance and capability. • Drive organizational change, leadership alignment, and talent development initiatives. Experience & Qualifications Mandatory: • 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, management consulting, corporate leadership, or CEO / founder office roles. • Proven track record working directly with C-suite executives and driving strategic priorities with strong operational outcomes. • Experience in fast-paced environments (e.g., consulting, PE-backed companies, mid/large enterprises, or startups).