Amrita Naidoo
@amritanaidoo
Executive Assistant with 18+ years supporting global C-suite and strategic operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an Executive Assistant with over 18 years' experience enabling C-suite leaders across the UK, US, and South Africa to operate at peak efficiency. I specialize in executive administration, international calendar and travel management, board engagement, HR and recruitment, and high-stakes project coordination, and I have a proven track record of streamlining operations, safeguarding confidentiality, and driving cross-border collaboration.
I have supported multiple global executives and produced board reports and executive packs that informed strategic and financial decisions, led recruitment and onboarding initiatives that reduced time-to-hire, and coordinated leadership summits and events to boost alignment and morale. I am tech-savvy with core admin and collaboration tools and consistently deliver accurate scheduling, cost savings, and compliant documentation across distributed teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Sustainable Port Association
Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)
Provided high-level administrative and strategic support to UK-based executives remotely. Supported ongoing sustainability and port innovation initiatives through efficient operations management.
Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, CPO, CTO, CRO
Kerridge Commercial Systems
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 (7 months)
Supported five C-suite leaders across global time zones with executive-level administration. Managed complex calendars, travel, and high-stakes board meetings with zero scheduling conflicts.
Executive Assistant
Kerridge Commercial Systems
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 (7 months)
Enabled five global C-suite executives by managing 100+ calendar activities weekly and coordinating travel across three continents, organized three global leadership summits for 40+ executives and produced board reports influencing financial decisions.
Executive Assistant to MD & CFO
CBRE Excellerate
Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Orchestrated full-spectrum executive support for senior leadership, ensuring peak performance. Played a critical role in HR and talent acquisition, policy adherence, and onboarding.
Executive Assistant
CBRE Excellerate
Jun 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Delivered executive support to MD and CFO, managed projects worth R25,000,000 and led budget optimisation that reduced costs by 20%, while spearheading recruitment that cut time-to-hire by 30%.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Private Client
Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Supported a remote CEO with executive calendar management, reporting, and team coordination. Led recruitment and onboarding, cutting time-to-hire by 25% and boosting retention.
Executive Assistant
Private Client
Aug 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Streamlined CEO operations across three time zones with 95% scheduling accuracy, introduced collaboration tools that increased remote team productivity by 25%, and managed full-cycle recruitment for 15+ roles improving retention by 30%.
Project Administrator
Hollard Insurance
Jan 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 6 months)
Provided project support including scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder reporting. Tracked project deliverables, risks, and compliance to ensure timely execution.
Executive Assistant & Key Account Manager
RNA
Jun 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 6 months)
Delivered elite-level support to executives while managing top-tier client accounts. Drove contract negotiations, improved client satisfaction, and strengthened retention.
Executive Assistant
RNA
Jun 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 6 months)
Supported C-suite leaders while managing top-tier client accounts, increasing client satisfaction scores by 25% and negotiating service contracts that reduced costs and improved retention.
Executive Assistant / Recruitment Specialist
Linc Designs
Jun 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Supported CEO with daily priorities, recruitment, and HR compliance. Reduced operational costs and scheduling errors while improving onboarding processes.
Executive Assistant
Linc Designs
Jun 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Served as Executive Assistant and Recruitment Specialist, reducing onboarding errors by 40% and implementing HR policies that boosted engagement and reduced turnover by 15%.
PA to Senior Management & Vehicle Finance Consultant
Standard Bank
Mar 2006 - Apr 2009 (3 years 1 month)
Managed VAF and private client finance portfolios, ensuring smooth loan processing. Provided administrative support to senior leaders with scheduling, finance, and reporting.
PA & Vehicle Finance Consultant
Standard Bank
Mar 2006 - Apr 2009 (3 years 1 month)
Provided PA support to senior management and processed high-volume vehicle finance applications contributing to over R100,000,000 in approved lending portfolios and improving turnaround time by 20%.
Credit Card Sales Consultant
Standard Bank
Jan 2005 - Feb 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Exceeded sales targets and streamlined client onboarding through consultative sales practices. Improved application turnaround time by 20% via refined documentation and verification processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Executive Assistant Diploma Program
Diploma, Executive Administration
Completed an Executive Assistant Diploma, gaining specialized skills in high-level administrative support, strategic operations, and executive communication.
Topaz Secondary
Matric, General Studies
Achieved Matriculation from Topaz Secondary, establishing a strong foundational education.
Various Institutions
Certificate, Various Professional Development
Completed short courses in Project Management, Business Analytics, Advanced Microsoft Office, Recruitment, Finance, HR, and Time & Stress Management.
Executive Assistant Diploma
Diploma, Executive Administration
Completed an Executive Assistant diploma covering executive administration and support skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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