With over two decades of expertise in executive assistance across media, luxury fashion and FMCG, I offer exceptional organization and communications skills and am highly efficient at anticipating the needs of my executives.\n\nI am dedicated to finding solutions and creating processes to foster effective collaboration. Confident in dealing with sensitive information, I operate with complete discretion and am known for my honesty, integrity and dependability. I serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board bringing structure, focus and clarity to fast-moving environments. I am passionate about people and culture and actively strive to build positive, engaging and high-performing environments.

Cathy MacMahon

With over two decades of expertise in executive assistance across media, luxury fashion and FMCG, I offer exceptional organization and communications skills and am highly efficient at anticipating the needs of my executives.\n\nI am dedicated to finding solutions and creating processes to foster effective collaboration. Confident in dealing with sensitive information, I operate with complete discretion and am known for my honesty, integrity and dependability. I serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board bringing structure, focus and clarity to fast-moving environments. I am passionate about people and culture and actively strive to build positive, engaging and high-performing environments.

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With over two decades of expertise in executive assistance across media, luxury fashion and FMCG, I offer exceptional organization and communications skills and am highly efficient at anticipating the needs of my executives.\n\nI am dedicated to finding solutions and creating processes to foster effective collaboration. Confident in dealing with sensitive information, I operate with complete discretion and am known for my honesty, integrity and dependability. I serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board bringing structure, focus and clarity to fast-moving environments. I am passionate about people and culture and actively strive to build positive, engaging and high-performing environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Assistant at Coca-Cola Amatil
July 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Supported the General Manager of Women’s Wear and Cosmetics; managed calendars, travel logistics, correspondence, gatekeeping and confidential information, enabling efficient executive operations across regional teams.
Executive Assistant at David Jones
June 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010
Assisted senior leadership with travel planning and logistics, including airfares, routing, tours, accommodation, local customs, travel regulations and visa matters.
Executive Assistant at Fonterra
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2012
Provided comprehensive EA support to the General Manager of IT Service Delivery and the leadership team; diary management and executive calendar coordination plus travel arrangements.
Executive Assistant at Flight Centre
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
International travel and event coordination; supported executives with calendar management, travel logistics and liaison across national and international teams.
Executive Assistant at Gucci Asia
April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Managed the General Manager's schedule for Gucci Asia, including extensive international travel; organized meetings and events; built and maintained relationships with key partners; coordinated contractor/maintenance tasks and budget oversight.
Executive Assistant at Prosci
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Extensive diary management, email and travel management for the Managing Director; large-scale national events organization.
Executive Assistant at Clarins
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Women’s Wear and Cosmetics; managed GM calendars and travel; supported meetings and cross-functional coordination.
Executive Assistant at Mamamia
August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Extended diary management, large-scale event planning; managed Co-Founders' schedules, including gatekeeping, confidentiality and discretion; social media accounts for Co-Founders and content creation; podcast talent management including securing and scheduling guest recordings.
Executive Assistant at News Corp
July 1, 2023 - Present
Managing the Co-Founders' schedules (personal and professional), high-level gatekeeping and confidentiality; managing social media accounts for the Co-Founders including content creation; podcast talent management and coordination; travel and events logistics.
Executive Assistant at Newscorp
July 1, 2023 - Present
Managed complex calendars for the Co-Founders and senior leadership, including gatekeeping and confidentiality; handled executive communications; oversaw social media accounts for Co-Founders; assisted content creation; managed podcast talent, scheduling, and communications pre-during-post recordings; coordinated extensive travel and high-profile event logistics including the Mamamia Out Loud tour; supported strategic planning and leadership initiatives.
Executive Assistant at Coca-Cola Amatil
April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016
Executive Assistant to the General Manager of Women’s Wear and the General Manager of Cosmetics; managed calendars, travel, and confidential information; supported cross-functional leadership, coordination of communications, and event logistics.
International Consultant at Flight Centre
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
Led international travel coordination, scheduling, and client communications; managed travel arrangements for executives; supported sales and trip coordination; contributed to project management tasks and event planning.
Executive Assistant at Gucci
April 1, 2014 - November 30, 2016
Extensive diary, email and travel management for the Managing Director; large-scale national events.

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Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail