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Kasia Briars

Kasia Briars

London

Summary

I am a highly organised Executive Assistant with over ten years of experience supporting Managing Partners, Directors and C-Suite level across the most high calibre financial institutions in London. I am proficient in multitasking and managing complex schedules. I possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I have a demonstrated ability to support senior management through efficient coordination and attention to detail. I am masterful at cultivating productive relationships and maintaining confidentiality. I possess meticulous attention to detail, and I am highly intuitive to people's needs and wants.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

EA to Managing Director & Senior Vice President

TA Associates
London
11.2025 - 02.2026
  • Coordinated private jet charters and international travel to enhance senior team meetings.
  • Arranged daily European travel logistics, managing visas, passports, and accommodations efficiently.
  • Scheduled client appointments, adapting to dynamic schedules and frequent changes effectively.
  • Maintained discretion in handling sensitive information, ensuring data protection compliance.
  • Prepared stakeholder presentations to facilitate effective communication and engagement.
  • Managed personal matters of managing director for seamless daily operations.
  • Organised corporate events, including conferences and dinners.
  • Kept organised calendar for meetings, trips, and appointments to streamline coordination.

EA to Executive Creative Directors/CCO

Adam&Eve DDB
London
10.2025 - 11.2025
  • Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments for senior executives to optimise their schedules.
  • Sat in on meetings, hearings and conferences to document activities.
  • Provided support for special projects as assigned by executives, contributing to the achievement of company objectives.
  • Developed and maintained administrative processes to improve efficiency and support executive team productivity.

EA to Head of Private Credit & Head of Energy

Triple Point
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments for senior executives to optimise their schedules.Managed small and large scale events, conferences and seminars.
  • Arranged international travel, visas, accommodation, and itineraries for executives to facilitate seamless business operations.
  • Maintained organised calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.
  • Helped staff with special projects by setting up schedules and organising resources.
  • Assisted in the preparation of contracts and negotiation documents, facilitating smooth business transactions.
  • Developed and maintained administrative processes to improve efficiency and support executive team productivity.
  • Prepared contract drafts, purchase orders and business correspondence for team.
  • Conducted research and compiled data to assist executives with strategic planning and project management.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure cohesive business operations and effective communication.
  • Supervised event happenings and intervened quickly to resolve problems.
  • Gathered event requirements, including venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines through face-to-face client meetings.
  • Planned and organised invites and participant registration.
  • Handled administrative requirements for events to manage contracts, payments and records.
  • Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments for senior executives to optimise their schedules.
  • Liaised with clients and stakeholders, building strong relationships on behalf of the company.

Temp EA to the whole company (30 people)

Mayfair Equity Partners
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Streamlined inbox management to prioritize urgent communications and enhance responsiveness.
  • Coordinated diary management to optimize scheduling and maximize efficiency.
  • Processed invoices accurately and promptly to maintain financial integrity.
  • Arranged flights and hotels to ensure seamless travel logistics.
  • Organized conferences and events, managing all details from planning to execution.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.

Temp EA to The European buyout team

Carlyle Group
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Inbox Management
  • Diary Management
  • Expenses

EA to the Team

Aermont
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Inbox Management
  • Diary Management
  • Processing invoices
  • Booking flights
  • Booking hotels

EA to Managing Director

Alpha Wave Global
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained organised calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.
  • Acted as the first point of contact for visitors, providing a professional welcome and directing them appropriately
  • Organised travel arrangements on behalf of colleagues, including booking hotels, transport and restaurants.
  • Monitored emails and correspondence, prioritising and responding on behalf of the executive to streamline workflow.

EA to CEO & IR Team

Pollen Street Capital
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Organised and attended meetings, ensuring the CEO was well-prepared by providing agendas and briefing documents.
  • Coordinated international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, for the CEO and senior executives.
  • Managed projects and followed up with team members where required to assist the CEO with operational oversight.
  • Handled sensitive information with confidentiality, demonstrating discretion and integrity in all interactions.
  • Liaised with internal departments and external organisations to facilitate smooth communication with the CEO's office.
  • Managed complex diaries and scheduled appointments for the Chief Executive Officer, optimising their time and priorities.
  • Facilitated the flow of information within the organisation, acting as a bridge for smooth communication.
  • Coordinated board meetings, including scheduling, distributing materials, and taking minutes.
  • Organised corporate events, including conferences and dinners, to enhance company culture and stakeholder engagement.

EA to the Investor Relations Team

BC Partners
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments for senior executives to optimise their schedules.
  • Maintain and update the CRM system, ensuring contact information and investor details are current.
  • Organise and coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, conferences, and shareholder events.
  • Manage the logistics for investor meetings.
  • Respond to investor inquiries and provide timely, accurate information.

EA to Compliance & Client Services Team

Apollo Global Management
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments for senior executives to optimise their schedules.
  • Developed and maintained administrative processes to improve efficiency and support executive team productivity.
  • Implemented and maintained filing systems, ensuring efficient organisation and retrieval of documents.
  • Photocopied and printed documents on behalf of clerical support teams.

EA to the Portfolio, Deal & HR Teams

Hg Capital
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintained organised calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.
  • Sat in on meetings, hearings and conferences to document activities.
  • Helped staff with special projects by setting up schedules and organising resources.
  • Created complete records for new hires.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding process for new hires by preparing welcome packs and organising induction sessions.
  • Maintained accurate employee records in HR database, complying with GDPR regulations and ensuring data integrity.
  • Supported the performance review process by scheduling meetings, collecting feedback, and preparing documentation.
  • Assisted in managing payroll operations, verifying accuracy of data and addressing discrepancies.

EA to Head of the Healthcare Team & Wider Team

TA Associates
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed expenses and budgets, providing timely reports to finance teams.
  • Arranged international travel, visas, accommodation, and itineraries to facilitate seamless business operations.
  • Acted as a point of contact for the Managing Director, fielding enquiries and redirecting as appropriate.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, adhering to data protection laws and company policies.
  • Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments.
  • Controlled access to executives by screening, redirecting, and responding to incoming correspondence to maintain confidentiality.

EA to Technology & Telecoms Team

BII: British International Investment
06.2022 - 09.2022

EA to Head of Legal & Compliance

Cerberus Capital Management
04.2022 - 06.2022

EA to the Operational Capital Markets Team

Savills
03.2022 - 04.2022

EA to Partners

GP Bullhound
10.2021 - 02.2022

EA to Partners

GoldenTree Asset Management
08.2021 - 10.2021

PA to team

Petredec
06.2021 - 07.2021

EA to The Managing Partner

Renaissance Strategic Advisors
04.2021 - 05.2021

EA to the Managing Director and Senior Business Director

Hyperoptic
02.2020 - 03.2020

EA to Head of Asset Management, Executive Directors & Portfolio

Tristan Capital Partners
10.2019 - 01.2020

EA to Partners

L.E.K. Consulting
08.2019 - 09.2019

Front of house/runner

Verizon Media
02.2019 - 07.2019

Temp EA

Geometry
12.2018 - 01.2019

Front of House

Marshall Wace and Bridgepoint
10.2018 - 11.2018

PA to the Team

Hanover Investors
07.2018 - 10.2018

EA to Head of Legal and Head of Finance

Kingfisher PLC
04.2018 - 06.2018

EA to CEO, CFO & General Director

Eland Oil & Gas
06.2017 - 03.2018

Various assignments

Sotheby's/By Appointment, Harrods/ Owned Business
01.2007 - 01.2018

Between 2007 and 2017, I explored various avenues. I had worked as a stylist within By Appointment at Harrods, where I was responsible for high-profile celebrities and some of the world's most UHNWI. I provided a luxury personal shopping service, which included anything from yacht interiors to wedding lists, exclusive private events, and product launches. I worked at Sotheby's for two years, gaining extensive knowledge about the art industry. I also had my own fashion brand, which was featured in high-profile fashion magazines, and I stocked it in stores across London. I gained valuable knowledge in setting up my own business from the ground up, learning immeasurable resilience and self-reliance.

Education

MA - Screenwriting

Falmouth University
01.2026

Factual Development & Production

NFTS
01.2017

Acting Foundation -

Arts Educational Schools
01.2013

BA - History

Newcastle University
01.2006

Art Foundation -

Camberwell College of Arts
01.2005

A-Levels - History A, English Lit A, Art B

St Augustine’s Priory
01.2004

Skills

  • Diary management
  • Client engagement and communication
  • Event coordination
  • Data organization
  • Travel logistics
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking

Timeline

EA to Managing Director & Senior Vice President

TA Associates
11.2025 - 02.2026

EA to Executive Creative Directors/CCO

Adam&Eve DDB
10.2025 - 11.2025

EA to Head of Private Credit & Head of Energy

Triple Point
01.2025 - 07.2025

Temp EA to the whole company (30 people)

Mayfair Equity Partners
12.2024 - 01.2025

Temp EA to The European buyout team

Carlyle Group
11.2024 - 11.2024

EA to the Team

Aermont
10.2024 - 10.2024

EA to Managing Director

Alpha Wave Global
07.2024 - 09.2024

EA to CEO & IR Team

Pollen Street Capital
03.2024 - 07.2024

EA to the Investor Relations Team

BC Partners
11.2023 - 02.2024

EA to Compliance & Client Services Team

Apollo Global Management
07.2023 - 10.2023

EA to the Portfolio, Deal & HR Teams

Hg Capital
01.2023 - 06.2023

EA to Head of the Healthcare Team & Wider Team

TA Associates
10.2022 - 01.2023

EA to Technology & Telecoms Team

BII: British International Investment
06.2022 - 09.2022

EA to Head of Legal & Compliance

Cerberus Capital Management
04.2022 - 06.2022

EA to the Operational Capital Markets Team

Savills
03.2022 - 04.2022

EA to Partners

GP Bullhound
10.2021 - 02.2022

EA to Partners

GoldenTree Asset Management
08.2021 - 10.2021

PA to team

Petredec
06.2021 - 07.2021

EA to The Managing Partner

Renaissance Strategic Advisors
04.2021 - 05.2021

EA to the Managing Director and Senior Business Director

Hyperoptic
02.2020 - 03.2020

EA to Head of Asset Management, Executive Directors & Portfolio

Tristan Capital Partners
10.2019 - 01.2020

EA to Partners

L.E.K. Consulting
08.2019 - 09.2019

Front of house/runner

Verizon Media
02.2019 - 07.2019

Temp EA

Geometry
12.2018 - 01.2019

Front of House

Marshall Wace and Bridgepoint
10.2018 - 11.2018

PA to the Team

Hanover Investors
07.2018 - 10.2018

EA to Head of Legal and Head of Finance

Kingfisher PLC
04.2018 - 06.2018

EA to CEO, CFO & General Director

Eland Oil & Gas
06.2017 - 03.2018

Various assignments

Sotheby's/By Appointment, Harrods/ Owned Business
01.2007 - 01.2018

MA - Screenwriting

Falmouth University

Factual Development & Production

NFTS

Acting Foundation -

Arts Educational Schools

BA - History

Newcastle University

Art Foundation -

Camberwell College of Arts

A-Levels - History A, English Lit A, Art B

St Augustine’s Priory
Kasia Briars