Executive Assistant & Business Partner to the Managing Director

De Nora is an Italian multinational company, listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange, a global provider of innovative technologies and solutions, and is recognized as a partner of choice for significant industrial electrochemical processes. Since its foundation in 1923, De Nora has been driven by the philosophy of continual improvement. Today, it is the world’s largest supplier of high-performing catalytic coatings and insoluble electrodes for electrochemical and industrial applications. It is also a leading supplier of equipment, systems, and processes for water disinfection and filtration. De Nora is committed to developing unconventional solutions to achieve the energy transition to decarbonization, the green hydrogen economy, and clean water for everyone. Watch the video to discover more: Your Mission As Executive Business Partner to the Managing Director, you will play a central role in supporting strategic priorities, coordinating business-critical activities, and driving organizational effectiveness. You will ensure that important topics and projects are progressing, facilitate collaboration across teams, and help create the structure and transparency needed for successful execution. At the same time, you will manage key organizational and coordination activities that enable the Managing Director and Management Team to focus on leading the business. Key Responsibilities Business & Management Support Provide transparency on financial and operational performance by tracking key metrics, preparing management reports, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Prepare management meetings, leadership workshops, and business reviews. Create presentations, reports, decision papers, and executive communications. Track actions, decisions, and key priorities to ensure timely follow-up. Coordinate activities and alignment across the Management Team. Translate business insights into concrete improvement actions and ensure effective follow-through across the organization. Support the Managing Director in day-to-day business operations. Project & Initiative Management Coordinate strategic projects and business initiatives across functions. Support the implementation of global and corporate programs within the German organization. Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Follow up with stakeholders to ensure commitments are met and projects stay on track. Identify risks, escalate issues when appropriate , and drive solutions. O rganization & Coordination Manage complex schedules, meetings, and business calendars. Organize domestic and international business travel, including logistics and itineraries. Coordinate leadership events, workshops, customer visits, and off-site meetings. Ensure effective preparation and execution of key business meetings. Serve as a central point of coordination between management, employees, corporate functions, and external partners. Change & Continuous Improvement Support organizational change and transformation initiatives. Help implement new processes, tools, and ways of working to drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement and digital transformation, driving efficiency initiatives across functions. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness, improve business processes, and support sustainable cost optimization. Lead and coordinate internal communication activities, fostering alignment, collaboration, and engagement across departments. Qualification Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration , Communication or a related field. High understanding of economical and business related figures Several years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Business Partner, Project Management, Consulting, or similar role. Strong project coordination and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail combined with a hands-on and solution-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools. Fluent in German and English. Italian would be a plus We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride of our diverse and inclusive environment. We aim to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, who will enhance the quality of our products and services and contribute to the Group’s success. We are committed to prioritize talent, make people feel respected, appreciated, and free to fully express their potential.