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Executive Assistant to CEO Jobs

Find or fill CEO-level Executive Assistant roles with Ikon Search’s boutique administrative recruitment team. We connect founders, executives, family offices, hedge funds, hospitality groups, and PE-backed firms with polished, highly vetted EAs who can manage calendars, communications, travel, priorities, and confidential workflows. With 25+ years of executive search experience and shortlists typically delivered in 2-3 days, your next move starts faster.

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Our Executive Assistant to CEO Jobs Services

Focused recruitment solutions for CEO-level executive support, from permanent EA placement to flexible contract coverage.

CEO EA Search

We place Executive Assistants who support CEOs, founders, senior partners, and C-suite leaders with calendar ownership, communication flow, travel, meeting preparation, and confidential executive operations.

Personal Assistant Search

Ikon Search recruits Personal Assistants for founders, principals, family offices, and private households where discretion, responsiveness, lifestyle support, and polished stakeholder management are essential.

Contract EA Staffing

For maternity leave, interim coverage, project surges, or rapid scaling, we provide contract administrative professionals who can integrate quickly and perform in demanding environments.

Temp-to-Hire EAs

Our temp-to-hire model lets clients evaluate an Executive Assistant in the role before converting to permanent headcount, reducing hiring risk for high-trust positions.

Permanent Placement

We support direct-hire Executive Assistant searches with structured intake, targeted sourcing, rigorous vetting, reference checks, and shortlists typically presented within two to three days.

Administrative Hiring

Beyond CEO assistants, we recruit Senior EAs, Team Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Receptionists, Office Coordinators, and dual-EA support for busy leadership teams.

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Our Executive Assistant Placement Process

Understand the Executive’s Working Style

We begin by learning how the CEO operates, including communication preferences, calendar complexity, travel demands, stakeholder exposure, confidentiality requirements, and the broader company culture the assistant must navigate.

Map the Right Candidate Profile

Source Through Specialist Networks

Vet for Skill and Fit

Present and Support Shortlists

Trusted By Firms

Trusted Hiring Partner

Ikon Search supports recognized financial, corporate, insurance, technology, and professional services clients with tailored recruitment.

"We engaged with Ikon Search to help us find an HR Manager for our boutique investment bank, and the experience was exceptional. As a specialized financial institution, we needed someone who not only understood the nuances of our industry but also had the right cultural fit for our team. Ikon..."

Boutique Investment Bank
The Ikon Difference

Why Choose Ikon Search?

A boutique recruitment partner built for precise, high-trust executive support hiring.

Specialist Focus

Dedicated corporate services expertise for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and administrative leadership roles.

Fast Shortlists

Efficient sourcing typically delivers qualified candidates within two to three days of intake.

Rigorous Vetting

Candidates are screened through interviews, assessments, and references before reaching your shortlist.

Clean Data

Market insights support compensation, geography, retention, and realistic candidate availability decisions.

Meet The Search Team

Experienced recruiters focused on tailored executive support hiring.

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Kristin Lutz

Head of Contract Services

Kristin Lutz serves as Head of Contract Services at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm she helped establish in 2021. With deep expertise in contract and contingent workforce solutions, Kristin brings a client-first approach to every engagement, investing time upfront to thoroughly understand each organization's culture, values, and long-term hiring goals. Her extensive background in executive search and staffing enables her to connect businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing with exceptional professionals efficiently and accurately. Kristin is committed to delivering clean, quality-driven candidate pipelines and building lasting partnerships that support sustainable growth for clients ranging from growing startups to established corporations and PE-backed portfolio companies.

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Connor Brown

Head of Insurance

Connor Brown is the Head of Insurance at Ikon Search, leading the firm's specialized Insurance, Risk & Compliance recruiting division. With a focused expertise in the insurance sector, Connor works closely with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, reinsurers, and TPAs to identify and place top-tier talent across a wide range of roles. He leverages deep industry knowledge, broad professional networks, and Ikon Search's cutting-edge recruitment technology to present highly qualified candidates typically within two to three days. Connor takes pride in building genuine relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring every placement aligns with the organization's operational needs, culture, and long-term strategic objectives.

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Adam Levy

Managing Partner

Adam Levy is a key team member at Ikon Search, the boutique staffing firm founded in 2021 with a mission to deliver tailored talent solutions across select industries. Adam contributes to the firm's commitment to pairing rigorous candidate vetting with a deep understanding of client needs, helping businesses across financial services, technology, insurance, and marketing find exceptional professionals. He embraces Ikon Search's core values of tailored focus, market speed, and data quality, working diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Adam's collaborative approach supports the firm's ability to handle diverse hiring engagements, from full-time permanent placements to contract and temp-to-hire arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a PA to a CEO make?

A PA or Executive Assistant to a CEO can earn a wide range depending on location, company size, industry, hours, travel expectations, and whether the role includes private support. Senior CEO-level EAs and PAs in finance, family office, technology, or founder-led environments often command higher compensation because confidentiality, judgment, and availability are critical.

What does an Executive Assistant to a CEO do?

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Still Have Questions About EA Hiring?

Speak with Ikon Search about roles, candidates, timelines, or compensation.

Trusted Experience

Awards and Recognition

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25+ Years Experience

Founder-led executive search expertise across specialized markets.

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Positive Google Business Profile rating from reviewed clients.

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Boutique Staffing Firm

Founded in 2021 with tailored recruitment focus.

Ready to Discuss Executive Assistant Roles?

Share your hiring need or career goals, and Ikon Search will respond with clear next steps, timeline expectations, and the right recruitment approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 347 332 9668. You can also send us a quick email at KristinL@ikonsearch.com.