Aiza Arshad Sheikh

A highly accomplished Executive Assistant & Office Manager with extensive experience supporting Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and C-suite executives across the UK, Switzerland and Europe. Over the past 7-8 years, I have provided comprehensive business and lifestyle management for a private principal, overseeing both personal and corporate affairs with discretion, precision, and a service-driven mindset. Renowned for my ability to anticipate needs and execute seamlessly, I manage multi-residence estates, luxury assets (including supercars, private jets, and helicopters), and exclusive lifestyle arrangements across international locations along with the management of a family office.

My role encompasses strategic project oversight, estate management, staff coordination, and global travel logistics, ensuring every detail reflects excellence and confidentiality. With a solid foundation in finance and operations management, I bring a rare combination of analytical and organisational expertise, allowing me to manage budgets, streamline processes, and support executive decision-making at the highest level. I thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments and pride myself on representing my principals with professionalism, loyalty, and absolute discretion.

Executive Assistant & Private PA - Volare Aviation Ltd

(2022-10)

• Provide 24/7 personal and business support to the Chairman across all facets of his professional and private life.
• Manage an extensive portfolio of properties, offices and estates, including renovations, staff, and service providers.
• Coordinate global private travel, including jet and helicopter charters, villa bookings, and bespoke itineraries.
• Oversee luxury vehicle and supercar management, maintenance schedules, and acquisition logistics.
• Handle confidential financial matters, including credit card management, expenses, and budget tracking.
• Lead special projects such as the launch of new restaurants, office openings, and estate developments.
• Liaise with external partners, clients, and VIPs, ensuring impeccable standards and relationship management.
• Supervise household staff (nanny, groundsman, gamekeeper), ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Organise exclusive social and corporate events (private dinners, racing days, charity functions, members' clubs).
• Trusted for absolute discretion, confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving in all situations.

Head of Finance - Boutique Aviation, Switzerland - Switzerland

(2021-11 - 2022-04)

• Setup of accounts function and implementation of accounts procedures within the company
• Setup of all software systems within accounts
• Project managing the integration of third-party systems into the company's accounting system
• Managing the company's banking and borrowing arrangements.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
• Presenting financial results on a monthly basis to the board
• Managing and tracking budget and accounting information including billing and collections
• Assisting other departments within the company where required

Customer Service Specialist - Abcam, Cambridge - Cambridge

(2020-11 - 2021-10)

• Processing orders for portfolio of clients in Boston, US
• Upholding and maintaining customer relationship
• Ensuring customers customer queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Working overtime as and when requested

Operations Manager - Shield Guard Security - Cambridge & Peterborough

(2020-10 - 2021-10)

• Managing the daily operations of council run e-scooters / e-bikes in Cambridge & Peterborough
• Supervising a team of 10 individuals
• Ensuring zones are kept tidy /rebalanced correctly by ambassadors
• Analysis of parking locations of e-scooters and advising which are adequate and which need removing
• Handling / reporting any issues that arise with e-scooters/e-bikes
• Maintaining weekly rota for ambassadors

Key Account Executive & Accounts Clerk - ExecuJet Aviation - Cambridge & Switzerland - Cambridge & Switzerland

(2014-10 - 2020-07)

From Oct 2014 to Oct 2017 I was an accounts clerk. I then got promoted to a Key Account Executive from Nov 2017 till Jul 2020 after which I was made redundant due to COVID.

• The role included management for a portfolio of UHNWI and being their first point of contact and being available for them 24/7
• In addition I was an Executive Assistant to the C-Suite Board who were based in the UK and Switzerland.

Accounts Assistant - Cambridge Water - Cambridge

(2013-08 - 2014-09)

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Illiffe News & Media

(2011-04 - 2013-07)

BA - Accounting & Finance - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge (2006 - 2009)

Sixth Form College - Hills Road Sixth Form (2004 - 2006)