Team MyVA
Founder-led support, backed by a trusted team
MyVA combines personal continuity with flexible support across executive assistance, personal assistance, and international life logistics. Led by founder Marie, the team is built to provide reliable, discreet, and well-organised support shaped around each client’s needs.
Hi, I’m Marie
Founder & Owner of MyVA
Marie founded MyVA after many years of working across international, service-driven, and business-focused environments. Her background combines leadership experience, assistant roles, hospitality, administration, and client-facing support, giving her a broad understanding of what it takes to help busy people stay organised and move forward with confidence.
Having lived abroad for more than 28 years, including London, Tokyo, Switzerland, Mexico, Poland, Spain, and Sweden, Marie brings an international perspective and a strong global network to her work. Her experience spans both professional and personal contexts, which is especially relevant for clients whose needs often cross between work, life, travel, relocation, and everyday coordination.
Before starting MyVA, Marie worked with market-leading companies and organisations including Tietoevry, Bankgirot, Miva Media, CS Investments, InDex Pharmaceuticals, Conrad Hilton Hotel, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from IHTTI Hotel Management School in Switzerland.
-
Caroline Persson
Virtual Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Originally from Sweden with Austrian roots, Caroline brings international experience, strong communication skills, and a structured approach to client support. With a background as an Executive Assistant, Administrator, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach, she helps senior leaders, start-ups, and entrepreneurs stay organised, focused, and moving forward. -
Maryanne Costa
Executive Assistant
Based in Portugal, Maryanne brings over 15 years of experience supporting leaders, managing logistics, and keeping operations running smoothly. With a background in both executive support and teaching, she is valued for her structured communication, calm presence, and ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
-
Elena Lesnikova
Executive Assistant
Based in Lisbon, Elena supports C-level executives and international teams across fast-moving sectors including fashion, AI, marketing, and digital media. Fluent in English, Russian, and French, she brings structure, reliability, and proactive support across calendar management, travel coordination, partner communication, and remote collaboration. -
Carina Ribeiro
Executive Assistant
Carina brings over 15 years of experience across executive assistance, lifestyle management, concierge services, luxury travel, and personal support. Having lived in Portugal, Canada, Spain, and Mexico, and fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, she is especially well suited to supporting international clients with calm, adaptable problem-solving.
-
Support that helps clients stay ahead of recurring tasks, deadlines, logistics, and follow-up.
-
A thoughtful approach to sensitive personal and professional matters.
-
Support shaped around the client’s situation, preferences, and way of working.
-
A practical mindset focused on solving problems, creating clarity, and keeping things moving.
What defines MyVA
Support built on trust, judgement, and service
MyVA works with clients who value reliability, discretion, and a high level of personal service. The team’s role is to reduce friction, create structure, and help clients feel supported in the practical details of work, life, and international commitments.
Start with a conversation
Discover support shaped around your needs
Whether you need personal assistance, executive support, or help with practical life logistics, we start by understanding your situation and identifying the kind of support that makes sense.