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A1 · 12 hours ago

Director, Office of the CEO

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive

A1 is establishing its US presence and is seeking a Director for the Office of the CEO. This foundational leadership role involves setting up the US office, enabling early hiring and partnerships, and driving execution for the launch of a new AI organization.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Startup operations experienceExecutive operations experienceBusiness operations experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProactive mindsetManage multiple workstreamsComfort with senior leadership

Required

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

Company

A1

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A1 is research and product group focused on building essential, next-gen applications that benefits the wider society, not the exclusive few.
dateFounded in 2025
location
Malaysia, MY
people-size11-50 employees

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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