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ESTELA VELASCO

@estelavelasco

Executive Assistant at Nord Anglia Education, coordinating CFO operations and international leadership meetings.

At Nord Anglia Education, I coordinate the CFO’s calendar, briefings, international travel and leadership meetings, working with Finance, Legal, Risk and Audit teams. I also organise strategic offsites and track priorities, deadlines and follow-up actions.

At Santander UK, I supported senior leaders across Risk & Compliance, Legal & Regulatory, Investor Relations and Finance. I coordinated internal communications and emerging talent programmes, and managed learning and regulatory processes, including solicitor certifications with the SRA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Executive Assistant to CFO

Current

Nord Anglia Education

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Own and coordinate CFO's complex calendar and inbox, acting as primary gatekeeper. Prepare briefing packs, financial summaries, and presentations, and manage international travel and logistics.

Calendar Management Inbox Management Travel Coordination Stakeholder Management Financial Reporting Event Planning

Executive Business Support – CRO Office

Santander UK

Sep 2022 - Jul 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Assisted the Chief Risk Officer and Risk & Compliance leadership team as a Business Manager/EA, providing executive support and oversight across people and communication streams. Managed senior stakeholder communications and internal campaigns for over 1,000 staff.

Executive Support Stakeholder Management Internal Communications Employee Engagement Event Management Talent Management Microsoft Viva Engage SharePoint

Executive Assistant to COO, Legal & Regulatory

Santander UK

Oct 2017 - Sep 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Provided calendar, travel, and operational support to the COO and Legal team, developing strategic people initiatives aligned with regulatory requirements. Managed senior stakeholder communications and reporting for 500+ employees.

Calendar Management Travel Coordination Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance Learning and Development Diversity And Inclusion Reporting

Team Executive Support - Investor Relations

Santander UK

Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 (9 months)

Provided calendar and travel management and supported the Investor Relations team with research, roadshows, and briefing packs. Maintained strict confidentiality on market-sensitive content.

Calendar Management Travel Coordination Investor Relations Research Event Planning CRM Confidentiality

Executive Assistant to CFO

Santander UK

Sep 2010 - Jan 2017 (6 years 4 months)

Delivered end-to-end support including diary, inbox, travel, and meeting preparation across global time zones. Coordinated Board-level and Executive Committee meetings and managed confidential information.

Diary Management Inbox Management Travel Coordination Meeting Coordination Confidentiality Expense Management Financial administration

Executive Assistant to CEO/Managing Director

Rootstein Ltd

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)

Provided executive support to the CEO and Managing Director in a fashion/retail company.

Executive Support Calendar Management Travel Coordination Stakeholder Management

PA to UK Director

Tompla Group

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Provided personal assistance to the UK Director of a graphic design company.

Personal assistance Calendar Management Travel Coordination Communication Skills

PA to Regional Partner

Spicerhaart Ltd

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 11 months)

Provided personal assistance to a Regional Partner at the UK's largest independent estate agent.

Personal assistance Calendar Management Travel Coordination Communication Skills

English Teacher (freelance)

Renault/Michelin/TNT/FedEx Spain

Jan 1994 - Dec 2004 (10 years 11 months)

Delivered executive-level English coaching to corporate clients, developing bespoke communication and presentation skills.

English Teaching Communication Skills Presentation Skills Coaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IoIC (Institute of Internal Communications)

Introductory course to Internal Communications, Internal Communications

2025 - 2025

Completed an introductory course to Internal Communications, bespoke Santander training delivered to all employees involved in internal communications.