Finley Lund
London
Summary
Senior Executive Assistant with over 12 years of experience supporting C-suite executives in high-stakes environments. Currently driving strategic initiatives for the Vice President of Corporate Communications, specializing in briefing preparation, stakeholder engagement, and optimizing operational efficiency for senior leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Vice President of Corporate Communications
Saudi Aramco
01.2022 - Current
- Executive Assistant to the Vice President and senior leadership teams across Corporate Communications, including Media Relations, Corporate Protocol, Digital Communications, Content & Communications, Citizenship and international communications initiatives.
- Coordinated stakeholder communication to align engagement with CEO's Office and senior executive offices, facilitating high-level meetings and briefings while managing confidential matters.
- Prepared executive briefings, presentations, and board-level papers to inform and support senior decision-making.
- Managed logistics for corporate initiatives, governance papers, and executive meetings, optimizing stakeholder engagement for large-scale projects.
- Collaborated with media, protocol, and communications teams to support executive engagement and execution of international events.
- Supported global communications initiatives and high-profile international events involving senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Built trusted relationships with international stakeholders, external partners and senior executives across multiple business functions.
Executive Assistant to Partner & Directors
Blacks Solicitors LLP
Leeds
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed complex diaries, inboxes, client meetings, and document preparation, facilitating seamless scheduling and communication.
- Supported a Partner and three Directors across residential and commercial property.
- Coordinated travel, expenses, billing, and business development activities, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Prepared legal documentation, reports, and confidential correspondence, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Built strong relationships with clients, agents, and stakeholders, serving as a trusted gatekeeper to enhance collaboration.
Personal Assistant
Eversheds Sutherland
Leeds
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided high-level PA support to senior lawyers within a global law firm.
- Coordinated complex diaries and managed international travel and meeting arrangements to enhance scheduling efficiency.
- Supported multiple fee earners while prioritizing competing tasks to ensure timely completion in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported multiple fee earners while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with internal departments and external clients to ensure seamless service delivery.
Legal Secretary
Walker Morris
Leeds
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Drafted and reviewed legal documentation, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance and clarity.
- Coordinated communication among clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors to facilitate timely transaction progress.
- Supported fee earners across residential and commercial property teams.
- Organized case files and maintained diaries to streamline administrative processes.
Junior Legal Secretary
Ford & Warren
Leeds
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Coordinated diaries and managed correspondence to streamline communication with clients.
- Facilitated daily operations of legal department by assisting fee earners with case preparation and client interactions.
- Supported corporate law team with administrative and legal tasks to maintain operational efficiency.
- Prepared legal documents and maintained confidential client files.
Education
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs (A-C)
Garforth Academy
Leeds, England NVQ Level 3 - Business & Administration
NVQ Level 2 - Spanish
Skills
- Executive support and stakeholder management
- Briefing preparation and reporting
- Board pack assembly
- Minute documentation
- Travel logistics management
- Schedule and calendar coordination
- Event planning and execution
- VIP coordination
- Correspondence and document management
- Microsoft 365 proficiency
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams expertise
- Attention to detail and time management
- Problem solving and relationship building
- Legal pack preparation
- Communication strategy
Accomplishments
- Introduced executive briefing templates and structured meeting cadences, reducing preparation time and improving executive decision-making efficiency
- Standardised international travel itineraries and expense reconciliation processes, improving turnaround times and streamlining coordination with finance teams
- Supported executive planning and logistics for international events, including FIFA World Cup 2026, Formula 1, LIV Golf, Energy Summits and Aston events ensuring seamless execution
- Handled sensitive personal matters (medical, family, household vendors) with absolute discretion
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Vice President of Corporate Communications
Saudi Aramco
01.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant to Partner & Directors
Blacks Solicitors LLP
10.2018 - 11.2022
Personal Assistant
Eversheds Sutherland
02.2016 - 10.2018
Legal Secretary
Walker Morris
09.2014 - 02.2016
Junior Legal Secretary
Ford & Warren
09.2012 - 08.2014
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs (A-C)
Garforth Academy