• Translate CEO & Board vision into priorities, OKRs, and execution plans • Drive cross-functional initiatives and operating cadence • Prepare CEO for board, investor, and key stakeholder engagements • Provide research, analysis, and decision support • Act as communication bridge across the executive team • Lead high-impact special projects (scale, M&A, market entry) • Run executive and SLT meetings with clear follow-through • Track priorities, metrics, and accountability • Draft CEO communications (internal & external) • Coordinate board and investor materials • Resolve cross-functional blockers • Own “CEO-only” initiatives end-to-end • Surface risks early and proactively close gaps