Lucy Bellanica
Walton on Thames,Surrey
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years’ experience supporting C-suite executives within fast-paced, global organisations. Expert in managing complex schedules, high-level stakeholder relationships, and confidential communications with discretion and professionalism. Known for streamlining operations, improving executive efficiency, and acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Executive Assistant, CEO EMEA
Salesforce
London
07.2010 - 08.2025
- Provided strategic, high-level support to senior executives, managing complex and ever-changing diaries to optimise time and business priorities
- Acted as a trusted gatekeeper and ambassador, representing leadership in all communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinated high-volume, high-profile meetings across international time zones, ensuring seamless logistics and execution
- Managed full inbox and correspondence, drafting communications and prioritising sensitive matters
- Organised global travel arrangements, balancing executive preferences with company policies and efficiency
- Delivered end-to-end event management, including corporate events, leadership meetings, and team engagements
- Assisted in project and programme coordination, tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines were met
- Conducted research and prepared reports and presentations to support strategic decision-making
- Maintained strict confidentiality across all executive and personnel matters
- Strengthened communication between departments by organising regular inter-departmental meetings.
- Served as a liaison between executive team and staff members for smoother information flow.
- Drafted professional correspondence to maintain strong business relationships.
- Maintained executive calendars; ensured seamless coordination of appointments and meetings.
Executive Assistant
Arrow Communications
Weybridge, Surrey
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Took minutes during meetings accurately preserving crucial details for future reference.
- Handled confidential documents securely maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the firm.
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Improved executive workflow through management of schedules and itineraries.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
- Coordinated events by managing budget, logistics and event support.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Arranged supplies, documents and spaces for meetings.
Education
Executive Assistant Diploma Qualification -
Pitmans Training
LondonAVCE Qualification - Media, Film and Communication, Sociology
Esher College
Esher, SurreyGCSEs -
Howard of Effingham School
Effingham, SurreySkills
- Executive support
- Travel arrangements
- Expense reports
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Resilience under pressure
- Team Leadership
- Time efficiency
- Report production
- Proactivity
- Advanced scheduling
- Calendar and email management
- Business correspondence
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant, CEO EMEA
Salesforce
07.2010 - 08.2025
Executive Assistant
Arrow Communications
05.2008 - 06.2010
AVCE Qualification - Media, Film and Communication, Sociology
Esher College
Executive Assistant Diploma Qualification -
Pitmans Training
GCSEs -
Howard of Effingham School