Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Assistant Services for Leaders
As the founders of Base HQ, we have dedicated over a decade to revolutionising executive support through our innovative matching system and rigorous vetting process. Our platform connects leaders with top-tier, U.S.-based Executive Assistants (EAs) who are not only skilled in administrative tasks but also strategically aligned with their clients' working styles. With a focus on digitising and modernising the EA industry, we leverage 11 years of placement data to ensure precise, long-term matches that prevent mis-hires and reduce turnover. Our EAs undergo comprehensive vetting, including assessments of their problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and adaptability, ensuring they are remote-ready and capable of anticipating needs. Since our inception, we have prioritised creating a seamless partnership model where EAs take proactive ownership of workflows from day one, allowing leaders to focus on high-level strategy. Our proprietary onboarding process eliminates traditional training burdens, while our flexible engagement optionsfrom part-time support to full-time trial hirescater to evolving business demands.Trusted by founders, consultants, and growth-oriented executives, we have consistently delivered measurable improvements in productivity, with clients reporting clearer inboxes, protected focus time, and streamlined systems within 30 days. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond individual placements; we foster a thriving community for EAs through professional development resources and a culture of collaboration. By combining cutting-edge technology with human-centric values like humility and openness, we aim to redefine the future of work for both leaders and their support teams. Our mission remains clear: to optimise the symbiotic relationship between executives and assistants, ensuring both parties achieve greater efficiency, satisfaction, and long-term success.
Services
Executive Assistant Matching
Temporary Support
Full-time Trial
Systems Refresh
Leadership Support
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We utilise 11 years of placement data for precise EA-client matching.
- Top 1% U.S.-based talent rigorously vetted for remote readiness.
- Proprietary matching system ensures seamless alignment with your working style.
- Flexible engagement options from part-time to full-time trial hires.
- EAs take proactive ownership of workflows from day one.
What people say
Perfect match for my needs
Lifted a huge weight off my shoulders
Anticipates needs and becomes indispensable
Streamlined my workflows
Reliable EA let me focus on high-level tasks
Services
Executive Assistant Matching
Our proprietary matching system pairs leaders with rigorously vetted Executive Assistants based on 11 years of placement data. EAs are selected for their strategic alignment with clients' working styles, ensuring long-term compatibility. This service reduces hiring risks and turnover by focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit, allowing leaders to delegate administrative tasks confidently.
Temporary Support
Short-term Executive Assistant support addresses seasonal demands or specific projects without long-term commitment. Ideal for managing peak workloads, this service provides flexible access to skilled EAs who handle defined tasks efficiently. Clients benefit from immediate relief without the overhead of training, ensuring continuity in operations during transitional periods.
Full-time Trial
A trial-to-hire model offering unlimited access to top-tier EAs before making a full-time in-house hiring decision. This service mitigates risk by allowing clients to evaluate an EA's performance in real-world scenarios. It combines the flexibility of temporary support with the potential for permanent integration, ensuring a seamless transition if retained.
Systems Refresh
Focused systems overhaul for inboxes, calendars, or cloud storage to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies. This one-time service restores organisational clarity without requiring ongoing EA support. EAs implement quick fixes and establish sustainable systems, enabling leaders to regain control over their workflows within days.
Leadership Support
Tailored assistance enabling leaders to prioritise high-level strategy by offloading administrative responsibilities. EAs proactively manage schedules, communications, and operational tasks, creating space for innovation. This service enhances productivity by ensuring leaders remain focused on growth-critical activities without micromanagement.
People
Paige McPheely
Co-Founder and CEO
Paige co-founded Base HQ with a vision to modernise executive support through technology-driven solutions. With over a decade of industry experience, she leads strategic initiatives to optimise EA-client partnerships and expand the platform's impact on global leadership efficiency.
Casey Putschoegl
Co-Founder
Casey co-founded Base HQ to address systemic challenges in EA hiring and retention. Leveraging deep operational expertise, he focuses on refining the platform's matching algorithms and fostering a collaborative culture for EAs and leaders to thrive together.
Questions
What types of Executive Assistant support does Base offer?
Base provides flexible EA solutions including ongoing monthly support, short-term project assistance, full-time trial hires, and one-time systems refreshes tailored to your specific needs.
How does Base ensure a good match between EAs and clients?
Our proprietary matching system uses 11 years of placement data to align EAs with clients' working styles, priorities, and industry requirements, ensuring seamless integration and long-term success.
Can I try an EA before committing to a full-time hire?
Yes, our trial-to-hire model allows unlimited access to top-tier EAs for evaluation before deciding on a permanent in-house hire, minimising risk and ensuring compatibility.
What happens during a systems refresh engagement?
Our EAs conduct a focused overhaul of your inbox, calendar, or cloud storage to eliminate inefficiencies, implement sustainable systems, and restore organisational clarity within days.
Are Base's Executive Assistants vetted for quality?
All EAs undergo rigorous vetting, including assessments of technical skills, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring only the top 1% of U.S.-based talent joins our network.
How quickly can I start working with a matched EA?
Once matched, your EA begins immediately with no training burden, leveraging our proprietary onboarding process to achieve full productivity from day one.
