Stephanie Reyes (née Hirche)

Senior Executive Assistant | Private Equity & Investment Operations | Bilingual English/German

McKinney, Texas, United States

About

Senior Executive Assistant / Business Operations Trusted support to leadership in fast-paced, high-performance environments Experienced across private equity, investment and cross-functional environments I’ve spent more than 20 years supporting senior leaders and teams across private equity, finance, legal, and corporate environments. Most of my experience has been in fast-moving roles where priorities shift quickly, details matter, and keeping operations running smoothly is critical. Over time, my role has naturally grown beyond traditional executive support. I’ve become someone who helps bring structure to busy environments -- coordinating across teams, keeping workstreams aligned, and stepping in wherever support is needed. I tend to take ownership of things so others can focus on their priorities. I’m a hard worker and take pride in doing things properly. I work best in environments built on mutual respect, where effort is recognized and relationships are reciprocal. I thrive in settings with autonomy, where I can confidently manage executive schedules and travel decisions in a way that supports priorities and keeps things running smoothly. My experience also includes extensive hands-on work in compliance processes, CRM systems, and event management, helping ensure structure, accuracy, and smooth execution across different parts of the business. While my background is rooted in private equity, I’m also interested in applying my experience in startups, sports organizations, and health & wellness companies where teamwork, pace, and execution matter. I’m drawn to high-performance environments where people rely on each other, communicate well, and get things done together. More recently, I’ve started using tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to improve efficiency in communication and organization. At my core, I’m reliable, steady under pressure, and focused on contributing in a way that is both meaningful and appreciated.

Experience

  • Executive Assistant to Head of Private Equity / Managing Director at 3i Group plc
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Global executive support to Managing Director within a fast-paced private equity environment, acting as a trusted partner in daily operations and coordination. • Own complex, high-volume calendar, international travel, and expenses across multiple time zones • Coordinate portfolio C-level meetings, board sessions, and internal leadership events • Drive cross-functional alignment across investment professionals and portfolio stakeholders • Support deal lifecycle activities from diligence coordination through exit preparation • Maintain CRM and internal tracking systems to ensure accurate deal and portfolio information • Support compliance and documentation workflows across investment processes • Enable smooth operational execution across daily priorities and leadership workflows • Act as a trusted point of coordination for scheduling decisions in a fast-moving environment

  • Manager of Compliance & Senior Paralegal at Panda Power Funds
    Oct 2011 - Jan 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Operational and compliance support across investment and project activities in a growing investment environment. • Handled compliance documentation and process support • Coordinated of transaction closings and stakeholder communication • Managed CRM and data room • Supported operational workflows across legal and investment teams

  • Executive Assistant to VP Global Operations & Quality at Magna Electronics Limited
    Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr

    • Coordinated departmental projects and developed monthly KPI reports across global operations (Europe, Asia, North and South America), including data validation and discrepancy checks • Provided executive support across daily operational priorities • Managed proofreading and English–German / German–English translation of business documents

  • Executive Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer at Kabel BW
    Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 · 2 yrs

    • Supported CMO and marketing leadership team in daily operations and coordination • Coordinated projects, external meetings, and corporate events • Provided high-discretion executive support across professional and personal scheduling needs

  • PA/Paralegal to Senior Partner (Corporate Law) at Milbank LLP
    Feb 2007 - Mar 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Supported senior partner in establishing the corporate law practice in the Frankfurt office, including operational setup and coordination of office infrastructure • Coordinated meetings, transaction workflows, and international travel • Assisted with monitoring of transactions and document coordination