Shiva Backhaus

Shiva Backhaus is an accomplished executive assistant with extensive experience supporting C-level executives and managing office operations. Currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at Automattic since September 2021, Shiva has notably organized complex travel logistics, coordinated high-level meetings, and maintained critical HR functions throughout a diverse career. Prior roles include European Event Coordinator at Lafeber Company, Executive Assistant at Passport Capital, and at JH Partners, LLC, where responsibilities encompassed managing executive calendars, handling financial processes, and facilitating communication with board members and investors. Shiva holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.