Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited · Karnataka, India

About the Company

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading branded apparel company with a comprehensive portfolio of marquee lifestyle brands.

As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates a retail footprint of over 4.6 million sq. ft., comprising 3,253 exclusive brand outlets, presence across 38,000+ multi-brand outlets, and over 7,000 shop-in-shops in department stores across the country.

The Company's brand portfolio includes India's most established and trusted names - Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England - each with a legacy of over 25 years.

These brands have consistently delivered sustained growth, driven by a sharp focus on design-led innovation, category expansion, and operational excellence across product lines spanning formal, casual, and occasion wear.

ABLBL has built a strong presence in the innerwear and athleisure market through Van Heusen Innerwear, which has rapidly scaled its distribution network across India. The Company's portfolio is further enhanced through strategic partnerships with leading international brands including Simon Carter, American Eagle and Reebok. American Eagle has emerged as one of India's most preferred premium denim brands, while Reebok - transitioned under the Company's management in 2022 - has expanded its footprint across multiple channels. Simon Carter continues to strengthen its position in the premium menswear segment through its distinctive design language and curated collections.

About the Job Role

To provide strategic, analytical, and operational support to the CEO by facilitating business planning, budgeting, performance reviews, capital expenditure evaluation, and cross-functional coordination. The role acts as an extension of the CEO's office, ensuring effective monitoring of business initiatives, timely decision-making, and execution of key organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Planning & Budgeting Support

• Coordinate with functional and business leaders during the annual planning and budgeting process.
• Review and consolidate revenue plans submitted by various departments.
• Analyze projected business parameters against historical trends and current operating conditions.
• Assist leadership teams in identifying growth opportunities, productivity improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support preparation and presentation of annual operating plans and strategic business reviews for CEO evaluation.

2. Capex Planning & Investment Evaluation

• Partner with project managers and functional leaders to review proposed capital expenditure initiatives.
• Evaluate Capex proposals from a business, financial, and strategic perspective.
• Ensure all proposals clearly articulate:
• Business rationale and strategic alignment
• Assumptions and risk considerations
• Quantitative and qualitative benefits
• Expected financial returns and payback periods
• Alternative options considered
• Guide project teams in developing robust business cases and presentation materials for leadership approvals.
• Coordinate approval workflows and maintain records of sanctioned projects.

3. CEO Business Review & Performance Monitoring

• Support the CEO in reviewing business and operational performance across functions.
• Analyze operational results, identify trends, variances, and areas requiring management attention.
• Conduct discussions with functional heads to understand key business drivers and performance challenges.
• Highlight critical issues and recommend areas where CEO intervention may be required.
• Prepare review notes, dashboards, presentations, and business insights for leadership meetings.

4. Project Governance & Follow-up

• Track progress of strategic initiatives and key business projects.
• Monitor closure of action items arising from leadership reviews.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of agreed action plans.
• Escalate delays, risks, and bottlenecks to leadership as appropriate.
• Support effective governance of cross-functional projects by ensuring accountability and adherence to timelines.

5. Capex Implementation Monitoring

• Conduct periodic reviews with project managers to monitor implementation progress of approved Capex initiatives.
• Track project milestones, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify and report potential time and cost overruns.
• Evaluate actual benefits and savings realized from completed projects against approved projections.
• Recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities to enhance project outcomes and returns.

6. Stakeholder & Leadership Coordination

• Collaborate with business heads, functional leaders, finance teams, and project managers to gather relevant information and drive execution.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the CEO and key stakeholders.
• Prepare executive summaries, presentations, management reports, and review documents for leadership discussions.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables emerging from CEO reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / PGDM in Finance, Strategy, Operations, or Business Management from a reputed institute.
• 10-12 years of experience in CEO's Office, Business Finance, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, PMO, Consulting, or Executive Assistant roles supporting senior leadership.
• Experience in Retail, Fashion, Lifestyle, Consumer Goods, FMCG, or Manufacturing sectors will be preferred.