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Work History
Education
Skills
Training And Development
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Hobbies and Interests
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Izabela Rudnicka

London

Summary

Discreet, highly organised Senior Executive Assistant with 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives across finance, strategy, and operations in high-pressure environments. Trusted advisor and strategic partner with proven ability to manage confidential matters, optimise executive workflows, and lead cross-functional projects independently. Adept at thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with exceptional attention to detail and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to MD & SLT

Prinova Europe (Nagase Group)
London
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided high-level executive support to four senior directors including Managing Director and Strategy Director.
  • Managed sensitive communications, confidential diaries, travel, and expenses for senior leadership, ensuring seamless execution of strategic priorities.
  • Acted as a strategic partner to the SLT, participating in and preparing for business-critical meetings (SLT, ELT, Strategy, Commercial Sales Meetings).
  • Designed Excel tools and Power BI dashboards for sales, inventory, contract tracking, and forecasting - improving visibility and accuracy across teams.
  • Delivered commercial reports and presentations used in executive decision-making, cross-departmental strategy alignment, and market insight tracking (using market research platforms such as Mintel and Innova).
  • Coordinated major events including Sales Meetings (London & Spain) and the FIE Expo in Germany.
  • Played a key liaison role across Purchasing, Finance, Ops, and PMs, facilitating accountability and clarity.
  • Reduced manual workloads significantly through streamlined systems and reporting automation.
  • Supported the onboarding and efficiency of key commercial tracking systems, and helped optimise SLT collaboration through insight-driven dashboards and reports.
  • Contributed to the KAM Project by working directly with the UK and Ireland GM on the segmentation of key accounts.
  • Led the Office Relocation Project, identifying premises, liaising with agents, and managing design and fit-out vendor selection.

Executive Assistant / Business Development Manager

Hypnotherapy Training International
Remote
10.2018 - 04.2023
  • Delivered comprehensive executive support to the company’s founder across operations and business growth.
  • Successfully transitioned course delivery online during the pandemic, preserving business continuity.
  • Developed and launched international course offerings to improve cost-efficiency and global reach.

Executive Assistant to CEO & Directors

Excellion Capital
Mayfair
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • Supported CEO, COO and three Directors in a boutique private equity environment.
  • Managed scheduling, travel, board documentation and sensitive investor communications.
  • Led office operations, procurement, recruitment coordination and event management.
  • Conducted financial reconciliations using Xero and Sage; supported investment transactions and research.

Personal Assistant to CEO

Global Projects Ltd.
City of London
05.2012 - 09.2013
  • Provided confidential 1:1 support to the CEO and family across personal and business matters.
  • Managed international property portfolios, travel, meeting prep, HR coordination, and financial documentation.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PROJECTS

Self-Employed
09.2016 - 04.2023
  • Founder - B&B, Algarve Portugal • 2021 – Present (Remotely Managed)
  • Founder – Online Supplement Brand2017 – 2023
  • Founder – Vegan Coffee Shop (Top 10 in London)2016 – 2020

Managed end-to-end business operations including marketing, budgeting, vendor negotiation, design, and customer experience. Developed social media strategy, branding, and digital presence from scratch.

Education

MSc - Business Management

Clark University
USA
01.2015

BA - International Relations

University of Lodz
Poland
01.2011

Scholarship - Middle Eastern Studies

Tel Aviv University
Israel
01-2010

Skills

  • C-suite Executive Support & Gatekeeping
  • High-Pressure Calendar & Inbox Management
  • International Travel & Logistics Coordination
  • Investor & Stakeholder Liaison
  • Strategy Support & Business Acumen
  • Advanced Excel & PowerPoint (Reports, Presentations)
  • Power BI Dashboards & Data Visualisation
  • Event & Meeting Coordination
  • Office Relocation & Vendor Management
  • Social Media, Marketing & Brand Assets
  • Problem Solving & Independent Decision-Making
  • Confidentiality & Discretion in Sensitive Contexts

Training And Development

Udemy and Coursera Courses: Excel Charts, Data Visualisation, Business Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, and several other online courses

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • Polish, Native
  • Spanish, Limited Working Proficiency
  • Hebrew, Conversational
  • Portuguese and German, Learning

Hobbies and Interests

  • Functional Health & Plant-based Nutrition
  • Travel (visited 40+ countries)
  • Psychology & Hypnotherapy
  • Pottery, Art, Jewellery Design
  • Skiing, Ice-skating, Yoga & Meditation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Assistant to MD & SLT

Prinova Europe (Nagase Group)
05.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant / Business Development Manager

Hypnotherapy Training International
10.2018 - 04.2023

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PROJECTS

Self-Employed
09.2016 - 04.2023

Executive Assistant to CEO & Directors

Excellion Capital
09.2013 - 10.2016

Personal Assistant to CEO

Global Projects Ltd.
05.2012 - 09.2013

MSc - Business Management

Clark University

BA - International Relations

University of Lodz

Scholarship - Middle Eastern Studies

Tel Aviv University
Izabela Rudnicka