Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and Head of Executive Support

Location: Billund, Denmark; hybrid work with an average of 3 days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global is a global, purpose-driven organization focused on children’s creativity, imagination, and wellbeing.

What you will do

• Partner directly with the CEO to prioritize, plan, prepare, and follow through on high-value business priorities.
• Coordinate the CEO Office operating cadence, Executive Leadership Team meetings, and Board and Committee preparation and follow-up.
• Manage and optimize the CEO’s calendar, communications, stakeholder engagement, and selected executive interactions.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a 16-person Executive Support Team serving Executive Leadership Team members.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, Board members, and external stakeholders while coordinating cross-functional executive support.
• Drive continuous improvement through stronger governance practices, support processes, digital tools, and AI-enabled ways of working.

Requirements

• Professional fluency in English is required. Danish language skills are preferred.
• Extensive experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably a CEO or equivalent, in a large, complex, global organization.
• Proven experience leading and developing a high-performing team of executive support professionals, including performance management, capability building, standards, and succession planning.
• Strong executive presence, discretion, judgment, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including experience with Boards and Executive Leadership Teams.
• Experience with Board and Committee governance, cross-functional coordination, operational excellence, and continuous improvement at scale.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Staff, Executive Business Partner, or Head of Executive Office, including work across cultures and time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Enhanced paid family care leave.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Wellbeing resources, benefits, and community-building opportunities.
• Generous colleague discount from the first day.
• Eligible colleagues may receive a performance-based bonus.
• Inclusive culture focused on creativity, belonging, equal opportunity, and children’s rights.