Quick answer
A ConnectPro executive assistant operates at chief-of-staff level: owning your calendar and inbox, preparing you for every meeting, chasing commitments across your leadership team, and running confidential projects. Pricing starts at $1,800 per month full time, roughly 70 percent below a comparable US executive assistant hire.
Key takeaways
- Anticipates and decides within agreed boundaries rather than waiting for instruction.
- Screened for discretion, judgement and written communication.
- From $1,800 per month, fully managed.
- Typical outcome: 10 to 15 hours per week returned to the executive.
What an executive assistant owns
- Calendar strategy, not just scheduling: protecting focus blocks and enforcing meeting standards
- Inbox ownership with drafted responses in your voice
- Meeting preparation packs, agendas, notes and action tracking
- Travel, events and complex multi-party logistics
- Board and investor reporting support
- Confidential projects, vendor management and personal administration
How we screen for EA capability
- Written scenario tests covering ambiguity, prioritisation and executive tone
- Discretion and confidentiality interview with reference verification
- Live calendar triage exercise against a conflicting-priorities scenario
- Tool fluency check across Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Notion and your CRM
Pricing
| Level | Scope | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Executive assistant | Single executive, full administrative ownership | from $1,800 |
| Senior EA | Multiple executives, project ownership | from $2,200 |
| Chief of staff support | Cross-functional coordination and reporting | from $2,600 |
Frequently asked questions
A VA executes defined tasks. An EA anticipates, prioritises and makes decisions on your behalf within agreed boundaries.
Yes, under signed NDA, restricted access controls and documented handling procedures. We screen specifically for discretion.
Yes. EAs are hired to your shift, with overlap requirements defined before recruitment starts.
Talk to a Philippines outsourcing specialist
Tell us the role you need and we will send a shortlist of pre-vetted Filipino talent, a cost comparison against local hiring, and a 30-day onboarding plan.
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