Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

About Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), under the Aditya Birla Group, is a top player in branded apparel in India, managing a portfolio of prestigious lifestyle brands. As of March 31, 2025, ABLBL has retail operations spanning over 4.6 million sq. ft., including 3,253 exclusive brand outlets, presence in more than 38,000 multi-brand outlets, and over 7,000 shop-in-shops within department stores nationwide. Their brand lineup encompasses well-known names like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England, each with over 25 years of heritage. Their success is rooted in design innovation, category expansion, and operational excellence, covering formal wear, casual wear, and occasion wear. ABLBL has significantly grown its innerwear and athleisure segment through Van Heusen Innerwear, with extensive distribution reach across India. They also hold partnerships with international brands such as Simon Carter, American Eagle, and Reebok, expanding their presence in premium denim and menswear markets.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides strategic, analytical, and operational assistance to the CEO by supporting business planning, budgeting, performance tracking, capital expenditure evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as an extension of the CEO’s office to facilitate effective implementation of business initiatives, timely decisions, and prioritization of organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with business and functional leaders for annual planning and budgeting cycles.
• Consolidate and analyze revenue forecasts from various departments against historical and market data.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for growth, productivity enhancement, and cost savings.
• Support preparation and presentation of annual operating and strategic business plans for CEO review.
• Collaborate with project and functional leaders to scrutinize capital expenditure proposals from financial, strategic, and business viewpoints.
• Verify that Capex proposals comprehensively outline business rationale, risk factors, benefits, financial returns, payback, and alternatives.
• Help teams develop solid business cases and presentation materials for leadership approvals; manage approval processes and documentation.
• Monitor and analyze business and operational performance; identify trends and issues requiring CEO attention.
• Engage with functional heads to understand key drivers and challenges; prepare dashboards, insights, and reports for leadership meetings.
• Track progress of strategic and key business projects; ensure action items from leadership reviews are followed up and implemented on schedule.
• Escalate project risks, delays, or obstacles to leadership as needed; promote accountability and timeline adherence.
• Oversee periodic reviews of Capex implementation, tracking milestones, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Report deviations from plan, assess benefits achieved from completed projects, and recommend corrective measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, finance, and projects to maintain communication and drive execution.
• Produce executive summaries, presentations, and management reports to aid CEO-stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure timely completion of CEO office deliverables and follow-ups.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBA or PGDM degree specializing in Finance, Strategy, Operations, or Business Management from a reputed institute.
• 10 to 12 years of professional experience in CEO office roles, executive assistance to senior leadership, business finance, corporate strategy, business planning, PMO, or consulting.
• Prior exposure to sectors such as retail, fashion, lifestyle, consumer goods, FMCG, or manufacturing is preferred.