Chief of Staff to Executive Co-Chairmen

In short

On has become the fastest-growing sportswear brand in the world, with our team and business rapidly expanding globally. This role will allow you to be at the pulse of On's growth, providing support to our two Founders and Executive Co-Chairmen. This role is for someone passionate about creating a seamless operational environment, with significant exposure to the Board of Directors, senior leadership and the opportunity to support in varying business critical topics. You will drive strategic initiatives, enhance organizational efficiency, and ensure seamless communication across various business areas. You will be working in a cross-functional setup, collaborating with many different stakeholders and playing a pivotal role in steering key projects and operational topics. On is a fast growing team of 3’000 driven individuals with 92 different nationalities and spread across 13 locations across the globe.

Your Mission

• Provide comprehensive support to the two Founders in their roles as Executive Co-Chairmen, including preparing the Board of Directors meetings, aligning with and preparing for the Executive Leadership Board, and lead or support projects in the areas of R&D, product strategy, design and brand
• Take the lead on preparing the Board of Directors meetings, including leading the compilation of pre-reads and documents
• Steer and facilitate topics for the Board of Directors, ensuring an effective communication
• Support in preparing for bi-annual global summits and various workshops
• Support in preparing talking points and scripts
• Act as a sparring partner to the Co-Chairmen and executive team, translating strategic ideas into actionable plans and identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with the Co-CEOs and other EVPs on executive-level topics, ensuring alignment and smooth execution
• Driving key strategic and operational initiatives across various functions
• Facilitate cross-functional projects that require input from business and operational functions
• Support the development of the strategy, in collaboration with many business functions
• Prioritization of tasks, meetings and projects, ensuring that key initiatives are addressed effectively and efficiently
• Preparation and follow up of important meetings, including weekly management meetings, and strategy off-sites with the wider leadership team
• Promote a culture of transparency and open communication, fostering a collaborative environment
• Enable team efficiency by driving frameworks, work processes, and platforms across functions
• Prepare agendas, briefings, materials, and presentations
• Take on cross-functional challenges as they emerge