Glory Olusola
Chief of Staff & Executive Operations Partner
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About
Proactive, operator-minded Executive Assistant with 4+ years supporting C-suite leaders in fast-paced startup and business environments. Combines strong business judgment with exceptional organisational skills to manage priorities, drive execution, and act as a trusted extension of leadership. Proven track record in calendar optimisation, outreach coordination, cross-functional project tracking, recruitment support, and confidential information management.
Comfortable representing founders in meetings, managing vendors and contractors, and building operational systems from the ground up. Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new platforms; including AI productivity tools and CRM systems.
Experience
Executive Assistant to the CEOs at VerdantLayer Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)
- Owned and optimised daily schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting cadences for two CEOs; ensuring priorities were consistently protected and follow-ups executed without prompting.
- Managed all inbound and outbound executive communications; drafted and sent emails on behalf of leadership, maintaining tone, confidentiality, and brand professionalism.
- Organised board meetings, strategy sessions, and stakeholder engagements; coordinating agendas, tracking action items, and following up with department heads to ensure delivery.
- Built and maintained operational trackers, document filing systems, and project dashboards to support cross-functional visibility and accountability.
- Coordinated vendors and contractors across multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines and deliverables with minimal supervision.
- Assisted in budgeting, expense tracking, and financial documentation; processing invoices and maintaining accurate records with high attention to detail.
- Maintained strict discretion over confidential company records, board communications, and sensitive personnel matters.
Executive Assistant to the General Manager at Emibos Ventures Nigeria Limited (2022-07 – 2024-01)
- Managed the General Manager's schedule, correspondence, and communications; reading, triaging, and responding to emails to protect executive focus.
- Prepared professional proposals, reports, memos, and briefing documents using advanced MS Office tools; ensured output was polished and presentation-ready.
- Coordinated recruitment logistics including candidate screening support, interview scheduling, and onboarding documentation.
- Implemented efficient filing, workflow, and organisational systems that improved team-wide productivity and information retrieval.
- Processed daily invoices and maintained financial records accurately, supporting the GM in budget oversight.
- Ensured smooth office operations by coordinating supply procurement, equipment maintenance, and vendor relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting – University of Lagos, Akoka (2024)
ICAN Professional Level – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
SSCE – National Examinations Council (2013)
