With 10 years of international experience in life sciences recruitment, Sophia leads Panda’s Executive Search division, connecting Biotech and Medtech companies with the leaders who will shape their future.
Having worked across San Francisco, Tokyo, and Amsterdam, she brings a rare blend of cultural intelligence and precision to every search. Her focus: helping VC-backed businesses build strategic leadership teams at critical growth stages. From CTOs to GMs, Sophia has delivered high-impact placements that drive transformation, including Panda’s largest permanent deal to date.
Clients value her direct, no-nonsense approach and deep understanding of leadership fit across markets. Candidates trust her to champion their ambitions and connect them with opportunities that align with their purpose.
She’s also a proud dog mum to Pookie (our unofficial Chief Happiness Officer), speaks three languages, and comes from a family of Burgundy winemakers - though she’ll always make time for a candidate, even during harvest season.
