Director, Office of the CEO

About the Role

The Director, Office of the CEO (United States) is a foundational leadership role supporting the establishment and early execution of A1’s US presence.

You will work directly with the CEO to set up A1’s US office, enable early hiring and partnerships, and drive execution across the many moving parts involved in launching a new AI organization. This role is intentionally broad, generalist, and execution-heavy, suited for someone who enjoys building from zero, operating in ambiguity, and taking ownership end-to-end.

This is not a pure administrative role. While coordination, logistics, and follow-through are part of the job, you will also actively build local networks, engage recruiters and partners, support early team formation, and keep momentum moving across A1’s US launch.

What You Will Be Doing

• Partner directly with the CEO on A1’s US setup and launch priorities, translating decisions into clear execution and follow-through.

• Establish the A1 US office from scratch, including operational setup, vendor coordination, documentation, and local administrative workflows.

• Build and maintain a strong local network of recruiters, hiring partners, and service providers to support early-stage hiring.

• Support early hiring by coordinating interviews, managing logistics, and working closely with internal talent teams and external recruiters.

• Act as a central execution point across HR, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to ensure A1’s US launch activities stay aligned and on track.

• Prepare briefing notes, summaries, and materials for meetings, pitches, and discussions related to hiring, partnerships, and business setup.

• Handle ad-hoc requests, last-minute changes, and urgent execution needs with speed, flexibility, and sound judgment.

What You Will Need

• Experience in startup operations, executive operations, business operations, office setup, or generalist leadership roles in fast-moving environments.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in an unstructured, early-stage setting.

• Comfort working closely with senior leadership and handling sensitive, high-context information.

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging external parties such as recruiters, vendors, and partners.

• A hands-on, proactive mindset—you are comfortable figuring things out without a playbook.

• Willingness to take on a mix of operational, coordination, and business-facing responsibilities as needed.

(Background is flexible. What matters most is execution ability, judgment, and the willingness to build from zero.)

How We Work

Our organization is very flat and our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Interview process

If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews.

Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.

We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally.