In the last decades, with the advancements of our technological tools, time-consuming administrative tasks became easier and more efficient, allowing executives to operate with greater degree of self-sufficiency. Due to that, over the last ten years, the administrative industry has changed, and we face a shift in the role of Executive Assistants (E.A.).

The changing nature of the role of the E.A is bringing a all-new concept to this position, being occupied in our days by multi skilled and academically well prepared professional who will add strategic value to the business and at the end of the day, will elevate their executive.

The professional scope of responsibilities of the E.A. role has evolved and goes way beyond sitting at the table taking messages, keeping paper files, running errands, and preparing minutes. We are facing a new era and the E.A. is working at a more involved level than ever. The duties extend far beyond supporting the basic functions of the business, to be a strategic partner highly invested in the success of the business and focused on company goals and priorities.

In today’s business landscape, change is constant, and duties and tasks are challenged continuously. Every day is different and supporting high level executives to thrive in their position, is often taking care of little things, that no one can notice, but which are making difference. The key strengths for the E.A. role are in simple terms, being a gatekeeper with strong time management and organizational abilities. Nevertheless, the list is long when it comes to indispensable attributes for the function:  proactivity, strategic thinking, tenacity, and discretion are also a must have!

In a stimulating business environment like at Servdebt being an E.A requires a transversal and accurate vision of the whole business in order to provide strategic support to the Executive.  Working in a fast pace environment side by side to the Executive Team, is also an amazing opportunity to grow by learning the best practices directly from the LEADERS of the business!

´The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well´ - John D. Rockefeller Jr.