Company: Wave Exponential PCL

Reports To: CEO

Key Stakeholder: C-level, Head Function

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Wave Exponential PCL is looking for a high-caliber Executive Assistant to support the CEO and work closely with the C-level and all function heads.

This is a hybrid strategic role, with approximately 80% focused on Strategic Project Management and 20% focused on Executive Assistant responsibilities. This is a highly visible Individual Contributor role requiring exceptional ability to influence and drive results across cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, commercially minded professional who combines strong project management capabilities, business acumen, stakeholder management skills, and executive-level support experience. This person will work across businesses and functions, helping the CEO turn strategic priorities into actionable projects, coordinate key initiatives, and ensure timely execution across Wave Exponential PCL, Wave Education Group, and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management and Business Development – 80%

• Support the CEO and C-level in project management and steering business opportunities, partnerships, strategic and growth initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate strategic projects from planning through execution and completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables are achieved.

• Develop business proposals, presentations, business cases, project plans, and management reports.

• Conduct research and analysis on markets, competitors, customers, business trends, and potential partners to support business operations.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure projects move forward effectively and according to plan.

• Manage and monitor project progress, identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively propose solutions to management.

• Follow up with relevant stakeholders on action items and ensure commitments are delivered on time.

• Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives across Wave Exponential, Wave Education, and other businesses within the Group.

• Assist in evaluating potential partnerships, collaborations, investments, and commercial opportunities.

• Prepare financial, operational, and business analyses to support strategic decision-making.

• Work closely with senior management to translate strategic direction into clear action plans and measurable outcomes.

• Prepare regular project updates and executive-level summaries for management review.

• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and discussions related to strategic projects and ensure effective follow-up.

• Integrate sustainability and ESG principles into relevant strategic and operational projects to align with the company's long-term goals.

• Executive Assistant to CEO – 20%

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO in managing priorities, schedules, meetings, and follow-up activities.

• Manage and coordinate the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, and business engagements.

• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and other documents for executive meetings.

• Attend selected meetings and maintain clear records of key decisions, action items, and follow-ups.

• Coordinate communication and follow-ups between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.

• Ensure important deadlines, commitments, and executive action items are tracked and completed.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

• Act as a key coordination point between the CEO, C-level, Head Functions, and other stakeholders when required.

• Support the CEO with ad-hoc strategic and administrative assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Project Management, Strategy, Management Consulting, Executive Assistant, or a combination of these areas.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects from concept to execution.

• Strong understanding of business operations, commercial models, and business development principles.

• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to understand financial, commercial, and operational implications.

• Previous experience supporting C-level executives, CEOs, Managing Directors, or high senior management is highly preferred.

• Strong skills in project planning, organization, prioritization, and stakeholder management.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong presentation and business communication skills.

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

• Can work well under pressure with strict timeline.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

• Experience preparing business presentations, management reports, project dashboards, or business cases is an advantage.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Business Acumen – understands how businesses create value and can connect projects to business objectives.

• Project Management – able to structure, manage, and drive multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strategic Thinking – able to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to execution details.

• Executive Presence – confident and professional when working with CEOs and senior stakeholders.

• Ownership & Accountability – takes responsibility for outcomes rather than simply completing assigned tasks.

• Stakeholder Management – able to influence and coordinate people across different teams and levels.

• Problem Solving – proactive in identifying issues and developing practical solutions.

• Communication – communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally with senior management.

• Organization & Prioritization – able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Confidentiality & Discretion – demonstrates sound judgment when handling sensitive business and executive information.

• Adaptability – comfortable working across different businesses, projects, and functions.

What Success Looks Like

Within this role, the successful candidate will:

• Help the CEO move strategic projects from ideas to execution.

• Ensure key business initiatives are properly planned, coordinated, and delivered.

• Provide management with accurate, timely, and actionable business information.

• Identify opportunities that can contribute to business growth and development.

• Improve cross-functional coordination and project execution.

• Enable the Group CEO to focus more effectively on strategic priorities through strong executive support.

• Successfully map out key ongoing strategic initiatives, establish a centralized project tracking dashboard for the CEO, and integrate smoothly with cross-functional Heads.

Why Join Wave Exponential?

This role offers an opportunity to work closely with Group-level leadership and gain exposure to multiple businesses and strategic initiatives. It is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond a traditional Executive Assistant position and play a more active role in business development, strategy, project management, and executive decision-making.