Lucie Jiráková

Lucie Jiráková

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Executive Assistant with 6 years of experience partnering with C‑suite and board-level leaders in technology and finance, with a background in luxury fashion and retail. Based in Prague and fluent in working across time zones, I protect my executives' time so they can focus on what matters most: leading and growing the business. I'm trusted with complex diaries, global travel and confidential matters, and I bring the emotional intelligence and judgement it takes to build strong relationships at every level.

6years supporting board and C-suite leaders
3C-suite executives supported at once
2languages
40trips a year planned end to end

Experience

May 2023 – now

Executive Assistant to the CEO, CRO & President

Ataccama Software · Prague
  • Partner with the CEO, CRO and President of a global software company, managing complex calendars and priorities across 4 time zones.
  • Run global travel end to end: about 40 trips a year across multiple countries, from multi-leg itineraries to agendas and expenses.
  • Plan and deliver leadership offsites and executive events for up to 25 people, managing budgets, vendors and logistics.
  • Own the fortnightly office hours programme that gives employees direct time with the CEO and President.
  • Mentor two colleagues, helping them grow in their roles.
Best bit

No two weeks are the same: I get to work on all kinds of projects, and I keep learning things I never expected, like how to do an FBI background check.

Jun 2022 – May 2023

Assistant to the Board of Management

Volkswagen Financial Services CZ · Prague
  • Managed complex board-level calendars and prioritised internal and external commitments.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, handling sensitive and confidential correspondence.
  • Supported directors personally, including international relocation and cross-border logistics.
Oct 2020 – Jun 2022

Assistant to the Board of Directors

TTC Holding · Prague
  • Supported board-level leadership across administration, meetings and stakeholder communication.
  • Planned and delivered internal events, from corporate meetings to team-building.
  • Oversaw invoice approvals and financial documentation, accurately and on time.
Dec 2019 – May 2020

Buying Assistant

Debenhams · London
  • Prepared materials for business and sign-off meetings, and took minutes in department meetings.
  • Managed the critical path, analysing risks and forecasting changes to product delivery.
  • Worked with suppliers around the world and ran competitor analyses with the planning team.
Best bit

I loved working behind the scenes of such a big, well-known brand.

Aug 2017 – Dec 2019

Assistant Buyer

The Dune Group · London
  • Worked closely with the department's buyers and oversaw performance across 14 international branches.
  • Owned a small-accessories category end to end: supplier meetings, price negotiations within target margins, and presenting the full collection to department heads and the design team.
  • Created the Autumn/Winter 2019 range that became the best-seller in its category and returned in new colours the following season.
Best bit

I got to name and co-design bags for the Middle East market. I loved this job!

Mar 2016 – Sep 2017

Senior Client Advisor

Gucci · London
  • Delivered tailored service to luxury clients, regularly exceeding monthly goals and personal targets.
  • Surpassed the monthly sales plan by 20% through upselling, and built a client base that kept coming back.
Best bit

Being at Gucci in the early days of Alessandro Michele's era was so exciting, and I loved working with such a high-end clientele.

May 2015 – Mar 2016

Menswear Ready-to-Wear Department Manager

JOSEPH · London
  • Rated best sales assistant for 9 months, then promoted to manage the department.
  • Supervised the department's 15-person team.
  • Delivered product training that led to a 20% improvement in company KPIs.
  • Looked after VIP clients personally and maintained the client database.

Strengths

  • Calendar & inbox strategy
  • Executive communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Global travel
  • Events & offsites
  • Cross-functional follow-up
  • Vendor management & negotiation
  • Workflow optimisation & AI tools

Tools

  • Google Workspace
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Notion
  • Navan
  • TravelPerk
  • DocuSign
  • Claude (AI)
  • HTML & CSS

Languages

  • Czech Native
  • English Fluent

Education

  • Front-End Engineer Career PathCode Academy
    2024
  • Executive PA Course, Level 7Brentwood Open Learning College
    2022
  • Diploma in Fashion Buying & MerchandisingFashion Retail Academy, London
    2017
Lucie makes complex things look easy. She manages my travel across continents, keeps my calendar under control, and is always a step ahead. I trust her completely.
Jay Limburn, President, Ataccama

Off duty

You'll usually find me swimming, cycling or running: I love triathlon and pretty much any sport that gets me moving. I'm all about wellbeing and a holistic way of living, which keeps me calm, energised and at my best for the leaders I support.