ABOUT
Over Two Decades Supporting Leaders Behind the Scenes
I’m Vanessa, the founder of C-Level Executive Advisors, a boutique executive support practice providing high-trust assistance to individuals leading at the highest levels.
For more than two decades, I’ve supported senior executives (Chairman, CEOs, COOs & CIOs), founders, and private clients across Fortune-100 global finance, management consultancy, to start-ups. My role has always been to bring structure, clarity, and calm behind the scenes—so the people I support can focus fully on what matters most.
My background includes years spent in fast-moving, high-stakes environments, working directly with decision-makers who rely on discretion, precision, and seamless execution. I’ve learned to adapt quickly, anticipate needs without being asked, and support complex initiatives with quiet consistency.
CLEA was built to serve those kinds of clients—people who don’t have time to explain things twice and who need support they never have to second-guess.
My work is tailored, not templated. Whether I’m managing your calendar and communication, preparing sensitive meetings, refining internal systems, or coordinating high-impact projects, I approach every detail with focus and care. I operate in the background, but always at your level—so you can move forward with confidence.
How it all started...
I didn’t set out to start a business. I set out to solve a problem I saw over and over again: brilliant, capable leaders pulled in too many directions—without the kind of support that actually made their lives easier.
Throughout my career, I worked closely with executives and founders navigating fast-moving priorities, high-stakes decisions, and constant demands on their time and focus. What they needed wasn’t more people. They needed the right person—someone who could step in quietly, think ahead, and keep everything running behind the scenes.
I founded C-Level Executive Advisors in 2018 to meet that need.
In a world increasingly turning to automation, what I offer is something AI can’t replicate: professional judgment, discernment, and critical thinking honed through decades of real-world experience. My clients rely on me not just to execute, but to assess, adapt, and act with nuance—especially in complex situations where context matters most.
CLEA is the result of over two decades of hands-on experience, built on the highest standards of professionalism and a deep respect for the pace, pressure, and privacy that come with leadership. Today, I work with a select group of clients who want that kind of support—personalized, proactive, and impossible to replicate with a template.
What Clients Privately Appreciate—and Publicly Endorse
I had the pleasure of working with Vanessa at two different firms, The Hennessy Group and NGT BioPharma Consultants. Vanessa was always very efficient and well organized, eager to take on projects and always got things done. She used initiative to identify needs and always had suggestions for addressing them. Both firms are virtual firms with people spread around and outside the US, and Vanessa was very effective at keeping everyone connected and informed and made sure that things didn't slip through the cracks. - Ed H.
Vanessa has excellent Administrative skills. She is intuitive and a very responsible individual who works at a very high-level of accuracy and production. Vanessa is able to handle multiple tasks at a senior level both efficiently and timely. She takes pride in her work product. She is a loyal and dedicated employee.
Vanessa is very capable of performing at high levels as an individual contributor. - Catherine M.
I've had the opportunity to work with Vanessa through multiple roles and organizations in my consulting work and have been impressed time and again with the versatility and depth that she brings to every job and task she undertakes. Vanessa's approach is always measured and nuanced yet creative and thoughtful, whether she's coaching and supporting members of the C-Team, managing projects, or something in between. Vanessa deeply connects with both the people and markets she works with and would be an amazing addition to any organization. - Jeanie C.
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