Mahshid G.

Fractional Chief of Staff · Operational Partner · Frankfurt, Germany · 2026 — Present

Providing fractional Chief of Staff and operational partnership services to executives, startup founders, and non-profit organisations on an interim and flexible basis. Engagements span strategic initiative management, priority setting, stakeholder coordination, process improvement, and cross-functional execution support. Work is embedded and hands-on — focused on creating operational clarity and capacity so leaders can concentrate on what only they can do.

• • Served as a trusted adviser to the Chair, providing strategic counsel, decision support, and coordination on priorities, agenda-setting, and external engagements in support of the organization's public interest and sustainability mandate.

• • Oversaw and coordinate the Chair's priorities and office operations, ensuring effective planning, communication, and follow-up across internal teams, governance bodies, and international partners to enable smooth execution of mission-critical initiatives.

• • Acted as a key liaison with senior internal and external stakeholders, including Board members, institutional partners, and international counterparts, fostering collaboration and alignment within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

• • Provided high-level executive support to the Vice Chair of the ISSB, including calendar and priority management

• • Collaborated with communications and technical staff to ensure seamless preparation and execution of external stakeholder engagements

• • Oversaw administrative workflows such as approvals, travel planning, and expense reports

• • Served as a reliable interface between leadership and internal teams, ensuring alignment across functions