Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

RISE
is Southeast Asia's leading Corporate Innovation Powerhouse on a mission to raise 1% of GDP for Thailand and SEA while reducing 1% of global carbon emissions. We partner with over 500 corporations, governments, and startups across the region to drive transformation through innovation consulting, executive education, and venture acceleration.

Under the leadership of
Dr. Kid Parchariyanon
, RISE has evolved into a regional ecosystem — integrating corporate innovation programs, leadership academies, and deep-tech investment platforms through SeaX Ventures, our global venture capital arm.

The
Personal Assistant
will be the CEO's strategic right hand — ensuring seamless operations, flawless coordination, and laser-sharp prioritization so the CEO can focus on driving RISE's next phase of growth.

This role goes far beyond scheduling; you will serve as the central orchestrator connecting internal teams, clients, partners, and global stakeholders, enabling the CEO to operate at maximum impact.

You will manage high-stakes communications, anticipate needs before they arise, and safeguard the CEO's time while elevating the quality of decision-making and execution across the organization.

What You'll Do

Executive Operations & Calendar Leadership

• Manage the CEO's complex and high-volume calendar, ensuring alignment with top priorities, strategic meetings, and business goals.
• Coordinate appointments, briefings, and follow-ups across multiple time zones with precision.
• Anticipate schedule conflicts, proactively solve issues, and ensure the CEO is always prepared.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal teams, global partners, clients, and investors.
• Prepare and coordinate communication materials, meeting notes, and executive summaries.
• Uphold professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions, representing the CEO with executive presence.

Travel & Logistics Excellence

• Plan end-to-end local and international travel, including flights, hotels, agendas, and on-ground logistics.
• Ensure all trips run smoothly with contingency plans in place.
• Coordinate executive participation in conferences, summits, and global engagements.

Leadership Support & Special Projects

• Support the CEO in organizing leadership offsites, team events, and key internal activities.
• Help coordinate initiatives that connect cross-functional teams and streamline operating rhythms.
• Assist in special projects requiring research, preparation, or coordination across RISE and external partners.

What We're Looking For

• Operational Strategist:
  Exceptional ability to structure information, prioritize competing demands, and make quick judgment calls.
• Ultra-Organized Executor:
  Proven track record of managing complex schedules, logistics, and communications in fast-paced environments.
• Trusted Partner:
  Demonstrates discretion, emotional intelligence, and reliability — someone who can be the CEO's "second brain."
• Clear, Confident Communicator:
  Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to interact with senior leaders, clients, and international partners.
• Proactive Problem Solver:
  Anticipates needs, resolves issues before they arise, and maintains composure under pressure.

Preferred Background

• 2-3 years of experience in executive assistant, personal assistant, chief of staff support, or operations roles.
• Experience in consulting, fast-growth companies, VC/innovation ecosystems, or CEO-level support is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working across time zones and managing global-level coordination.

Why Join RISE

• Be part of a mission-driven organization transforming economies through innovation.
• Work directly with
  Dr. Kid Parchariyanon
  , a global thought leader, bridging U.S.–SEA innovation ecosystems.
• Collaborate with world-class partners — Fortune 500s, government agencies, and global universities.
• Shape the future of RISE's new ventures and influence the direction of SEA's innovation economy.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based upside.