About Appen

Appen is a leader in AI enablement for critical tasks such as model improvement, supervision, and evaluation. To do this we leverage our global crowd of over one million skilled contractors, speaking over 180 languages and dialects, representing 130 countries. In addition, we utilize the industry's most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform to collect and label various types of data like images, text, speech, audio, and video.

Our data is crucial for building and continuously improving the world's most innovative artificial intelligence systems and Appen is already trusted by the world's largest technology companies. Now with the explosion of interest in generative AI, Appen is helping leaders in automotive, financial services, retail, healthcare, and governments the confidence to deploy world-class AI products.

At Appen, we are purpose driven. Our fundamental role in AI is to ensure all models are helpful, honest, and harmless, so we firmly believe in unlocking the power of AI to build a better world. We have a learn-it-all culture that values perspective, growth, and innovation. We are customer-obsessed, action-oriented, and celebrate winning together.

At Appen, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As the Executive Assistant, you will be the cornerstone for our CEO, channeling exceptional organizational skills and proactivity to streamline executive functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, including agendas, presentations, and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, exercising discretion and professionalism in all interactions.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Conduct research and compile data to support the CEO in decision-making and project management.
• Assist in preparing and editing correspondence, presentations, and other documents as needed.
• Proactively identify and address administrative needs to optimize the CEO's productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met with precision.
• Anticipate the CEO's needs and proactively address potential issues before they arise.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the executive team and administrative staff to support company-wide initiatives.

• Minimum 5 years of Executive Assistant experience, with at least 2 years supporting C-level executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a capacity for strategic relationship-building.
• Robust attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise sound judgment.

Appen is the global leader in data for the AI Lifecycle with more than 25 years’ experience in data sourcing, annotation, and model evaluation. Through our expertise, platform, and global crowd, we enable organizations to launch the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence products with speed and at scale. Appen maintains the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform and boasts a global crowd of more than 1 million contributors worldwide, speaking more than 235 languages. Our products and services make Appen a trusted partner to leaders in technology, automotive, finance, retail, healthcare, and government. Appen has customers and offices globally.