Manabika Das

Executive Assistant & Executive Operations Partner with 12+ years of experience supporting founders, CEOs, and senior leadership in remote-first environments across US, UK, and Australian time zones. Experienced in managing executive calendars, inboxes, stakeholder communication, and operational workflows. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting decision-making, and driving execution in fast-paced startup ecosystems.

Known for high ownership, discretion, and the ability to operate independently in complex, ambiguous environments.

Executive Assistant | Executive Operations & Accelerator Program Support at REACH Australia (2023-05 – 2026-02)

• Provided end-to-end executive support to CEO and senior leadership, managing calendars, meetings, stakeholder communication, and operational priorities across global time zones
• Supported evaluation and screening of 80+ PropTech startup applications annually across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia region, enabling leadership to make informed investment decisions
• Managed end-to-end onboarding of 9–10 accelerator cohort companies annually, overseeing NDAs, financial documentation, and structured digital record management
• Built and maintained a global ecosystem database (286 investors, 81 VCs, 21 venture debt firms, 110 accelerators)
• Coordinated with 30–40 founders and C-suite stakeholders across 38 portfolio companies to streamline program communication and execution
• Reduced executive administrative workload by ~50% through workflow optimisation and documentation standardisation

Coding Instructor | Remote Program Coordination at WhiteHat Jr (2020-08 – 2023-01)

• Delivered structured online programs across global time zones, ensuring high engagement and completion rates
• Managed session scheduling, calendar coordination, and participant communication in a fully remote environment
• Supported operational reporting, documentation, and workflow coordination for program delivery

Executive Assistant at Invesco (2019-02 – 2020-01)

• Provided direct executive support to the Director & Head of India, managing calendar, inbox, meeting coordination, and daily priorities across cross-functional teams
• Coordinated complex scheduling across multiple stakeholders and time zones, ensuring seamless alignment of leadership commitments
• Managed travel planning and expense reporting, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Acted as a key liaison for stakeholder communication, follow-ups, and executive documentation
• Supported leadership in decision-making and execution by organising information, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-through
• Improved workflow clarity and execution through structured process documentation

Senior Executive Assistant → Team Coordinator → Senior Team Coordinator at Brickwork India (2013-03 – 2018-06)

Promoted twice within 5-year tenure based on performance and leadership capability.

• Provided executive support to US-based VPs, Directors, and CFO, including calendar management, coordination, and communication
• Led and supervised 20+ team members supporting US-based enterprise clients, ensuring SLA adherence, escalation resolution, and structured performance improvement in high-accountability environments
• Managed performance monitoring, attendance oversight, and escalation resolution to maintain service quality standards
• Improved client satisfaction outcomes through structured coaching and operational supervision

Senior Associate at Accenture (2010-05 – 2010-12)

• Supported order processing, billing accuracy, and cross-team coordination to improve operational efficiency

Customer Relations Associate at Aditya Birla Minacs & AOL (2008 – 2010)

• Managed high-volume client interactions and consistently exceeded performance targets

Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering – MVJ College of Engineering (2004-05 – 2007-05)