Executive Partner

About Athena

Athena is a technology-enabled delegation partner that supports entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders in freeing up time and focusing on high-value work. Through a combination of skilled Executive Partners, executive coaching, and AI-driven tools, the company helps clients perform at a higher level across both professional and personal priorities.

About the Role

Athena is hiring highly organized, proactive, and resourceful professionals for the Executive Partner (XP) role in Nairobi. This position is designed for someone who acts as a strategic partner to global executives rather than simply completing tasks. The role is focused on helping leaders stay organized, think clearly, and improve productivity by managing priorities, coordinating schedules, handling communication, carrying out research, and moving important projects ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee demanding calendars, meetings, and travel planning with accuracy and care.
• Manage communication streams and email processes to keep information moving smoothly.
• Research topics, then turn findings into concise briefs, summaries, and reports.
• Assist with strategic initiatives and ensure key action items are tracked through completion.
• Identify executive needs ahead of time and solve issues before they become blockers.
• Use Athena’s AI tools and internal systems to deliver high-quality support efficiently.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, along with excellent organization.
• Sharp attention to detail and a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Professional judgment, discretion, reliability, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to juggle several priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
• Comfort with digital tools, productivity software, and AI-enabled platforms.
• A bachelor’s degree or diploma is preferred.
• Experience in executive support, customer service, operations, administration, or a similar field is an added advantage.

Why Join Athena

• Opportunity to work alongside executives from around the world.
• Strong potential for professional development and career growth.
• Hands-on exposure to advanced AI tools and modern workflows.
• Chance to contribute to a high-performance team with a clear mission.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya.

The position is open to candidates who can bring structure, foresight, and strong execution to executive support work.

No salary or stipend details were provided in the source.