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SUJATA SHARMA

Senior Executive Assistant | Strategic Partner To C-Suite & Country Level Leadership
Noida

Summary

Senior Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting EVPs, Country Heads and global leadership teams across Financial Services and Technology. Bring structure and operating discipline to complex executive environments by designing effective leadership cadences, strengthening governance routines and preparing concise, decision-ready communication. Trusted partner known for reliability, discretion and execution in high-visibility settings.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Group Lead (Planning & Admin) – EA to EVP & India GM

Ameriprise Financial
03.2025 - Current
  • Structure and manage the annual leadership cadence, aligning business reviews, global checkpoints and townhalls.
  • Oversee a complex executive calendar, resolving competing priorities based on business impact.
  • Managed budget allocation for teams, tracked consumption and and timely submission of claims, in adherence to policies.
  • Develop executive-ready decks, briefing notes and communications for global forums and senior stakeholders.
  • Standardized executive visit agendas and strengthened travel governance; India SPOC for US business visa coordination.
  • Mentor a 30-member virtual administrative network to improve service consistency.
  • Lead planning and execution of India Leadership Offsites and high-visibility events.

Impact:

  • Reduced communication turnaround time by 30% through standardized executive templates and travel protocols.
  • Authored the India International Travel Guide, adopted as an official intranet resource.
  • Delivered seamless execution of Noida office inauguration and India Leadership Offsite.

Executive Administrator to Corporate VP & India Managing Director

Cadence Design Systems
08.2009 - 03.2025
  • Partnered with Corporate VP & India MD to strengthen executive effectiveness.
  • Introduced structured calendar governance and improved meeting discipline.
  • Enhanced clarity in leadership forums through stronger pre-read preparation.
  • Coordinated flagship events including Annual User Conferences and Technology Days.

Recognition:

  • Dual 'Partner of the Year' awards from HR and Marketing.
  • Recognized for enabling LinkedIn Learning rollout with analytics tracking.
  • Led India execution of global Sustainability 'Go Green' campaign.

Executive Assistant to Director – HR & Country Head

Fidelity Business Services
12.2005 - 08.2009
  • Supported HR Director and Country Head in operational and training initiatives.
  • Led New Hire Induction and Young Manager development programs.
  • Curated soft skills training aligned with leadership development.

Earlier Experience

  • Agilent Technologies – Executive Assistant to President & GM (APAC Sales)
  • Hewlett-Packard – Customer Education Coordinator

Education

B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

Jesus & Mary College
Delhi

Diploma - Office Management

YWCA
Delhi

Skills

Executive Operations

Leadership Cadence Management

Executive Briefing & Communication

Stakeholder Coordination (India & Global)

Process Design & SOP Development

Travel Governance & Protocol

Administrative Team Leadership

Microsoft Office SAP Concur Coupa Copilot

Certification

Project Management (PMI-ATP)

Timeline

Senior Group Lead (Planning & Admin) – EA to EVP & India GM

Ameriprise Financial
03.2025 - Current

Executive Administrator to Corporate VP & India Managing Director

Cadence Design Systems
08.2009 - 03.2025

Executive Assistant to Director – HR & Country Head

Fidelity Business Services
12.2005 - 08.2009

Diploma - Office Management

YWCA

Earlier Experience

B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

Jesus & Mary College
SUJATA SHARMASenior Executive Assistant | Strategic Partner To C-Suite & Country Level Leadership