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Sabrina G.

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director | Administrative Operations & International Coordination
17.2 yrs experienceArchitecture & Planning
Jan 2025

The move

MoveMcKinsey & Company UNS
TitleExecutive Assistant Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE
Cross-border moveYes · Duesseldorf And Munich United Arab Emirates
Native languageGerman
Years in UAE17.2
Total experience17.2 years

Career arc

  1. Executive Assistant to the Managing DirectorJan 2025 — Present
    UNS· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Executive Assistant to the CEO Asia Pacific Africa & Decarbon Technologies Board MemberDec 2018 — Dec 2024
    thyssenkrupp· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Executive AssistantFeb 2009 — Dec 2018
    McKinsey & Company· Dubai, Duesseldorf and Munich

Education

Languages

  • German · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional
  • French · Elementary

Top skills

FlightsMemosFile SystemsBudget MonitoringGround TransportationExternal Communications

About

Executive Assistant with 16 years of experience supporting senior leaders in international, fast-paced environments. I bring a strong background from global organizations, including McKinsey & Company in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and have built a career around reliability, discretion, and high-quality administrative support. My expertise covers complex calendar management, international travel coordination, meeting and event planning, document preparation, and stakeholder communication across multiple cultures and time zones. I am experienced in managing sensitive information, prioritizing under pressure, and keeping operations running smoothly for executives with demanding schedules. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management and enjoy working in multicult

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