Heike Schuster is the Executive Assistant at Pettinelli Financial Partners, where she plays a
key role in supporting the President and leadership team with strategic scheduling, operational oversight, project coordination, and client-facing preparation. She joined the firm in May 2025, bringing more than a decade of experience in high-level executive support across a range of industries.
Prior to joining Pettinelli Financial Partners, Heike served in a multifaceted role as Executive
Assistant and Office & Marketing Manager for a global technology firm. There, she led
regional operations, oversaw pre-sales activities, managed vendor relationships, coordinated
international communications, and handled a wide range of administrative functions.
Her earlier experience also includes event and project management as well as marketing
consulting within both the corporate and wellness sectors across the U.S. and Europe.
Fluent in English and German, Heike holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the
University of Maryland and an Associate of Science in Business Administration. She resides
in Mountain View, California, and remains active outside the office as an avid skier, reader,
and lifelong learner.