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About Candidate
I am Raghavan, an experienced executive support professional from South India with over two decades of expertise in assisting C-suite leaders. My role extends beyond traditional administrative tasks—I have been instrumental in ensuring seamless work-life balance for top executives, managing both corporate and personal responsibilities, including household affairs. I was delighted to hear from Eszter that Givaudan prioritizes a healthy lifestyle and products. This truly resonated with me, as it aligns perfectly with my values and the culture I strive to embrace.
In my previous role, I was recognized for my ability to act as a bridge (playing a peace makers role always) between my CEO and divisional heads—anticipating needs, understanding perspectives, and tactfully resolving gaps with diplomacy. I take pride in being an ambassador for any organization I represent, upholding professionalism, discretion, and integrity. My commitment to continuous improvement ensures I consistently add value. Given the opportunity, I will ensure that Givaudan sees a swift and meaningful return on its investment in me.
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• Act as a trusted liaison between the MD and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and discretion. • Prioritize executive schedules, manage urgent matters efficiently, and ensure all business deadlines are met. • Develop and execute business growth strategies, conducting market research and identifying new revenue opportunities. • Handle sensitive negotiations and confidential contracts with clients, partners, vendors, and government bodies. • Manage complex calendar handling, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones with minimal overlap. • Oversee facility management, vendor relations, and procurement to optimize operational efficiency. • Supervise expense management, ensuring cost-effective solutions and budget compliance. • Coordinate personal and family activities, assisting with personal errands, travel arrangements, and household needs.
• Provide comprehensive executive support, managing highly confidential reports, contracts, and strategic initiatives. • Serve as the primary liaison for Board of Directors, handling board meetings, agenda preparation, and compliance matters. • Effectively prioritize tasks, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to business deadlines. • Supervise corporate travel planning, vendor contracts, and office facility management. • Lead HR and administrative functions, overseeing payroll, recruitment, and policy compliance. • Coordinate high-profile events, product launches, and executive meetings. • Maintain strict discretion in all communications and business dealings, particularly with HNW customers and government representatives. • Manage personal schedules and oversee family commitments and household management for the CEO and senior executives. • Acted as a gatekeeper for executive communications, ensuring proper information flow and confidentiality. • Managed corporate travel desk operations, overseeing international trips, hotel accommodations, and transportation. • Supervised budget allocation and expense management, ensuring cost-efficient operations. • Assisted with personal tasks, managing household arrangements and family schedules. • Handled sensitive corporate projects, ensuring timely execution and compliance with executive directives. • Led travel, facility, and vendor management, optimizing operational efficiency. • Coordinated board-level meetings, event planning, and confidential negotiations. • Assisted in managing personal tasks, travel plans, and family obligations for the CEO.
