Deya is a Research Associate in the Global Research Leadership practice.

She holds a BA in International relations from King’s College London and a cross-disciplinary master’s degree from Peking University. Her research interests focus on Chinese foreign direct investment in Central and Eastern Europe.

Prior to joining Perrett Laver, Deya worked as a Strategy and Development Analyst for a UK company and as a Consultant for an EdTech start-up.

Deya speaks fluent Bulgarian and English and conversational Mandarin.