Team MyVA
Founder-led support, backed by a trusted team
Led by founder Marie Rave, MyVA brings together experienced assistants who provide reliable, discreet, and well-organised support across work, life, and international 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.
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.
Before starting MyVA, Marie worked with market-leading companies and organisations including Tietoevry, Bankgirot, Miva Media, CIS Investments, Index Pharmaceuticals, Conrad Hilton Hotel, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from IHMI Hotel Management School in Switzerland.
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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.
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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. -
Stephanie Mortimore
Executive Assistant
Originally from the UK and having spent most of her life in Spain, Stephanie holds a degree in Translation and Interpreting and brings many years of experience in client support. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, she helps individuals and businesses with diary management, travel planning, administration, and day-to-day tasks.
Trusted specialist partners
Additional specialist support
Mattias Brofelth, PhD
Strategic Communication & Design Partner
Mattias is a trusted specialist partner to MyVA, supporting selected client needs across strategic communication, presentation support, website projects, and business-facing materials. He helps clients structure complex information and turn it into clear, professional communication.
What defines MyVA
Support built on trust, judgement, and service
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Support that helps clients stay ahead of recurring tasks, deadlines, logistics, and follow-up.
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A thoughtful approach to sensitive personal and professional matters.
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Support shaped around the client’s situation, preferences, and way of working.
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A practical mindset focused on solving problems, creating clarity, and keeping things moving.
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 your needs
Bring experienced support into your work and life
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