Xiaoou Dong (Sophia)

Xiaoou (Sophia) Dong is an experienced investment professional currently working at Permira, focusing on private equity and growth equity in the consumer internet and software sectors since June 2022. Prior to this role, Xiaoou served as an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley, specializing in M&A coverage for Germany from July 2020 to March 2022. Xiaoou also gained experience in growth and private equity at Global Founders Capital for a brief period in early 2020. Earlier positions include an internship at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, contributing to the Sino-German Industrie 4.0 project, and a visiting associate role at The Boston Consulting Group, working on healthcare sector restructuring. Initial professional experience includes a research internship at Bhoruka Charitable Trust in rural Rajasthan. Xiaoou holds a Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of St. Gallen, along with an exchange semester at The University of Hong Kong.