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Solen Le Lannou

Solen Le Lannou

Executive Assistant
London,Greater London

Summary

Experienced and solution-driven executive assistant with 10+ years of experience in fast-paced environments. Exceptional organizational skills, streamlined executive support, and advanced bilingual communication. Proficient in coordinating complex schedules, international travel, and office operations. Finalist for the Office Manager of the Year Award in 2021. Fluent in English and French with French citizenship (UK Settled Status). Diligent executive assistant with a background in providing comprehensive support to senior executives. Successfully coordinated high-priority projects and streamlined office operations. Demonstrated proficiency in calendar management and travel arrangements.

Work History

Executive Assistant to Partner and Directors

Astorg Mid Cap
London
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Orchestrated complex diary management across multiple time zones, enhancing executive time management by20%
  • Spearheaded the preparation and distribution of detailed meeting materials, achieving a95% success rate for key engagements

Executive Assistant to Founding Partner

EQT Growth
London
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Streamlined schedules, travel plans, and expense reporting
  • Temp Cover

Executive Assistant

Permira
London
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed complex executive schedules and coordinated travel, increasing operational smoothness
  • Assisted in creating high-impact presentations, supporting data-driven decision-making
  • Temp Cover

Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO and Chairman

Blackbrook Capital
London
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Led office setup project for this start-up with minimal downtime, boosting operational productivity by30%
  • Implemented remote working systems during COVID-19, ensuring uninterrupted workflows and high morale

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Excellence Logging Limited
London
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Optimised office operations and executive support, achieving a20% improvement in resource allocation
  • Negotiated vendor contracts, saving approximately15% on office expenditures
  • Opened the London office one month after starting

Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO

La Mancha
London
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Sourced new office, design and ran the construction project with contractors
  • Streamlined budget and procurement processes

Executive Assistant

Blackstone
London
04.2012 - 01.2018
  • Supported multiple executives, organising complex travel and high-stakes meetings
  • Enhanced team efficiency by optimising administrative workflows and interdepartmental communication

Education

BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) - Commerce and Business

Baccalauréat - French, English, Philosophy, Economy, Marketing, Commerce

BEP (Brevet d’Education Professionnelle) - Communication, Administration, and Secretarial Skills

Skills

  • Organisational Leadership: Expert in managing complex executive schedules and cross-departmental coordination
  • Strategic Coordination: Skilled in arranging international travel, visas, and comprehensive itineraries
  • Office Administration: Proven record in office setup and supplier management
  • Financial Management: Experienced in expense reporting, payroll management, and financial analysis
  • Project Management: Successfully led office relocation and build projects, ensuring on-time, and on-budget completion
  • Human Resources: Conducted onboarding and managed employee benefits, optimising HR processes
  • Event Planning and Coordination: Orchestrated corporate events and team-building initiatives
  • Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Lotus Notes: Proficient user
  • Slack, Teams and Google Workspace: proficient in team collaboration
  • Concur: Advanced skills in processing invoices, expenses
  • AI Tools: Experienced user of AI productivity tools
  • IOS Public Beta User: Early adopter with advanced troubleshooting skills
  • Web design: Oversight of La Mancha’s website and developed a personal website
  • Executive support
  • Administrative support
  • Office management
  • Strong problem solver
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • Information confidentiality
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Professional and mature
  • Travel coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Document preparation
  • Proofreading
  • Advanced MS office suite
  • Resourceful
  • Project management

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline

Executive Assistant to Partner and Directors

Astorg Mid Cap
09.2023 - 05.2024

Executive Assistant to Founding Partner

EQT Growth
12.2022 - 05.2023

Executive Assistant

Permira
02.2022 - 11.2022

Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO and Chairman

Blackbrook Capital
03.2020 - 12.2021

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Excellence Logging Limited
06.2019 - 02.2020

Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO

La Mancha
01.2018 - 05.2019

Executive Assistant

Blackstone
04.2012 - 01.2018

Baccalauréat - French, English, Philosophy, Economy, Marketing, Commerce

BEP (Brevet d’Education Professionnelle) - Communication, Administration, and Secretarial Skills

BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) - Commerce and Business

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
Solen Le LannouExecutive Assistant