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VERSHA R. KAUSHIK
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Senior Executive Assistant with over 19 years of experience providing high-level support to C-suite executives across diverse sectors, including government, aviation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data centers, and technology. Expertise in navigating the complexities of Middle Eastern operating environments and managing protocol-driven leadership offices while maintaining stringent confidentiality standards. Recognized as a trusted extension of executive leadership, ensuring governance, precise execution, and seamless continuity within intricate multi-stakeholder ecosystems. A steadfast commitment to excellence drives organizational efficiency and effectively supports strategic initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Invest India
New Delhi
06.2024 - Current
- Trusted executive partner to the CSO at India’s national investment promotion agency, supporting senior government leadership, sovereign stakeholders, and global investors across high-stakes strategic engagements.
- End-to-end governance of calendar, meetings, and priorities at a CEO-equivalent level, ensuring flawless coordination of leadership reviews, strategy sessions, and investor interactions with zero slippage.
- 100% action-item tracking and closure across review cycles, enabling disciplined execution, accountability, and timely decision-making on strategic initiatives.
- Comprehensive domestic and international travel and protocol management, ensuring full compliance, seamless logistics, and effective support during official and investor engagements.
- Strengthened internal collaboration and information flow by facilitating cross-departmental communication, maintaining robust documentation systems, and organizing high-level meetings and events with well-structured agendas and materials
Executive Assistant to MD & CEO
NxtGen Data Center Technologies
Bengaluru, India
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Enabled faster decision-making through structured, accurate, and prioritized information flow.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and prioritizing appointments for optimal time management.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with company policies and optimizing costs.
- Organized and maintained documentation systems, improving accessibility and retrieval of key information.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees, enhancing integration into company culture and operations.
Executive Assistant to CEO
GMR - RAXA
New Delhi
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Supported CEO in enterprise strategic planning, market assessments, and execution initiatives.
- Enabled new revenue streams (Cyber Security, Drone Surveillance, Fire Safety) delivering ~5% incremental annual revenue.
- Evaluated new business proposals and prepared implementation blueprints.
- Led executive MIS reporting and governance dashboards.
- Anchored ISO 27001, ISO 20000, DSCI, and NASSCOM certifications.
- Managed communication across departments, ensuring seamless information flow and collaboration.
- Facilitated preparation of meeting agendas and materials, promoting effective discussions and decision-making.
- Implemented office procedures that improved workflow efficiency and reduced administrative bottlenecks.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and software tools, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
Senior Airport Operations, Planning & Strategy Support Roles
GMR Airports (Jun 2007 - July 2013)|Hamad International Airport (Qatar) | Qatar Airways (July 2023 - July 2020)
Qatar & Delhi
07.2007 - 07.2020
- Over 15 years across international airport operations in India and the Middle East.
- Coordination with airlines, ATC, embassies, security agencies, and government authorities.
- Airport resource planning impacting millions of passengers annually.
- Chairman and CSO-level war-room reporting, enterprise risk management, and ICAO-compliant SOPs.
- Participation in full-scale emergency and crisis management exercises.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
PGDBA - Sales & Marketing
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
PuneDiploma in Secretarial Practice - undefined
New Delhi YMCA
New DelhiSkills
- CEO & Board-Level Executive Support & Governance
- Executive Office Confidentiality & Risk Sensitivity
- Strategy Office & Business Review Management, Stakeholder Coordination
- Global Calendar & Priority Management
- Meeting Governance, MoMs & Action Tracking
- Executive MIS, Dashboards & Reporting
Open To - Location
Global Roles
Core Capabilities
- CEO & Board-Level Executive Support & Governance
- Executive Office Confidentiality & Risk Sensitivity
- Strategy Office & Business Review Management
- Middle East Protocol, Travel & Stakeholder Coordination
- Global Calendar & Priority Management
- Cross-Border Government, Client & Investor Liaison
- Meeting Governance, MoMs & Action Tracking
- Executive MIS, Dashboards & Reporting
Executive Value Proposition
Trusted Senior Executive Assistant to CEOs in the Middle East requiring discretion, protocol fluency, and strategic alignment. Operates as an extension of the CEO-ensuring clarity, control, and continuity across high-stakes, multicultural, and government-linked environments.
Achievements
- 19+ years supporting C-Suite and Chairman-level leadership.
- ~5% annual revenue contribution through new business initiatives.
- 100% compliance on executive reporting, MoMs, and action tracking.
- Proven Middle East operational and protocol exposure.
Training
- ACI Emergency Planning
- Crisis Management
- ICAO Airside Operations
- Airport Emergency Planning
- AOCC Operations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Travel
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Invest India
06.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to MD & CEO
NxtGen Data Center Technologies
09.2023 - 06.2024
Executive Assistant to CEO
GMR - RAXA
09.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Airport Operations, Planning & Strategy Support Roles
GMR Airports (Jun 2007 - July 2013)|Hamad International Airport (Qatar) | Qatar Airways (July 2023 - July 2020)
07.2007 - 07.2020
Diploma in Secretarial Practice - undefined
New Delhi YMCA
PGDBA - Sales & Marketing
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning