Naa Kai
@naakai
Results-driven executive assistant and legal professional specializing in CEO support, governance, compliance, and strategic execution.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Special Assistant to the President & CEO with 7+ years’ multidisciplinary experience across legal, media & communications, NGOs & CSOs, insurance, finance, and education. I enable CEO effectiveness by turning critical priorities into structured, time-bound execution.
In my current role at the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), I manage time-sensitive deliverables, coordinate weekly Management Committee meetings, and maintain a centralized leadership action tracker to monitor progress, flag risks, and drive accountability. I also synthesize policy and sector research to support CEO speeches, blogs, donor conversations, and executive communications.
Previously at Bayport Savings & Loans PLC, I coordinated board papers, meeting agendas, and action tracking for senior leadership and EXCO/MANCO discussions. I drafted and reviewed agreements and corporate documentation to support compliance with legislative frameworks, and I managed licensing applications, reporting renewals, and registration with relevant authorities.
Earlier, I served as an Executive Assistant to the Group CEO at Old Mutual, where I authored CEO speeches and presentations, supported board governance and statutory filings, and improved productivity through an execution-focused project management system (including a noted 35% productivity improvement). I also contribute as a Legal Advisor (Volunteer) by advising on prudent legal practices, implementing corporate governance strategies through internal audits, and minimizing legal risks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Special Assistant to President & CEO
African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Enabled CEO effectiveness by managing critical priorities, tracking time-sensitive deliverables, and coordinating management committee meetings with action tracking. Supported CEO thought leadership, fundraising and partnership research, executive engagement with communications, and planning high-impact leadership forums and events.
Legal & Executive Assistant
Bayport Savings & Loans Plc
Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Coordinated business unit heads and CEO directives, prepared board papers, minutes, and tracked action items for board, MANCO, and EXCO meetings. Drafted and reviewed agreements and corporate documentation, supported licensing and compliance activities, and provided administrative and HR support to improve operational and governance effectiveness.
Legal Advisor (Volunteer)
Smile Youth Foundation
Mar 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years 8 months)
Advised managers on prudent legal practices and implemented corporate governance strategies through internal audits and timely rectifications. Helped manage and minimize legal risks by applying safe legal practices.
Executive Assistant to Group CEO
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Limited
May 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Managed CEO office communication with internal and external stakeholders, researched and authored CEO speeches and presentations, and supported board governance through meeting preparation and minute recording. Supported compliance and statutory documentation, maintained legal information databases, coordinated leadership forums, and contributed to legal document review and project execution.
Training Assistant
Skillhive, Stratcomm Africa
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 (9 months)
Coordinated and facilitated trainings, including team bonding and behavioural change programs, and prepared training materials and manuals. Produced reports and conducted follow-up evaluations to assess training outcomes.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Stratcomm Africa
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 (9 months)
Supported the CEO by coordinating communications across internal and external stakeholders, managing special project deliverables, and serving as board clerk for board deliverables. Coordinated company projects and events, developed CEO social media content and strategies, and reviewed/drafted legal documents while managing the CEO diary and correspondence tracking.
Executive Assistant to ED
Africa Rights Initiative International
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019 (8 months)
Managed company secretarial duties, maintained corporate records, coordinated board meetings, and supported regulatory compliance. Provided administrative support to the Executive Director, maintained employee records, and acted as a liaison between the director’s office and other departments.
Legal Assistant
Zoe Lexfields
Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 (10 months)
Performed company secretarial functions and supported governance and regulatory compliance by coordinating with attorneys and clients to prepare legal documents. Prepared board and committee meetings, reviewed and negotiated contracts, managed board pack planning and minutes, and improved firm database efficiency for faster data retrieval.
Legal Assistant (Intern)
Archer, Archer & Company
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 (1 month)
Supported attorneys by compiling case information in preliminary form, reviewing agreement terms, and helping prepare for interviews. Assisted with risk and compliance support, scheduling meetings and court-hearing communications, and compiling researched reports for attorneys.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ghana Communication Technology University
MSc, Human Resources Management with Informatics
2025 -
Earned an MSc in Human Resources Management with Informatics from Ghana Communication Technology University.
University of Ghana, School of Law
Master of Laws, Corporate and Commercial Law
2023 -
Completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate and Commercial Law at the University of Ghana, School of Law.
University of Ghana Business School
Certificate, Finance for Non-Finance Employees
2021 -
Completed a certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Employees and related topics in managing teams, individuals, and tasks.
L’aine Services Ltd
Certificate, C-Suite Office Management and Executive Assistantship
2020 -
Completed a certificate in C-Suite Office Management and Executive Assistantship through L’aine Services Ltd.
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law at the University of Ghana.
The University of California Division of Continuing Education
Certificate, Initiating and Planning Projects
2022 -
Completed a certificate in Initiating and Planning Projects via The University of California Division of Continuing Education (Coursera).
The Chartered Insurance Institute
Award, General Insurance
2020 -
Completed training leading to an award in General Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Ghana School of Law
Professional Law Course (PLC), Professional Law
Completed the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law (Makola, Accra).
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