Rodothea (Rose)
Rodothea (Rose) is a business development professional with extensive experience in international market expansion, strategic consulting and cross-cultural project management. She leads PlusMor, helping organisations navigate global markets successfully. Her expertise lies in connecting businesses, academic institutions and government bodies to foster growth, innovation and lasting partnerships.
Before founding PlusMor she held roles at companies such as Grace Foods UK, where she developed the company's international presence. At Kinetic Cubed she spearheaded international business development strategies, facilitating trade missions and securing global partnerships in regions such as South Korea, Singapore and Northern Europe. Her work contributed to increased sales for small and medium-sized enterprises and significant growth for her clients. She worked on high-profile projects for clients including the Welsh Government, the Canadian Government and the State of Maryland, organising trade missions, virtual matchmaking events and major industry showcases.
Rose also brings a strong academic foundation. Her Economics degree from the University of Thessaly specialised in Economic Development and included an Erasmus exchange at ISCTE Business School in Lisbon. Her MA research at the University of Leeds explored how national identity and ethnocentrism shape food reputation, through the lens of the Greek yogurt industry during the Greek economic crisis.
Education
- BSc Economics, University of Thessaly, Greece
- MA Advertising and Marketing, University of Leeds, UK
- Diploma in Events Management, The Event Academy, UK (CIM-accredited)
- Diploma in Digital Marketing, ALBA Graduate Business School, Greece
Areas of expertise
- International market expansion
- Export consulting & guidance
- Strategic programme management
- Cross-cultural relationship building
- Trade missions & event management
- Market research & analysis
- Food & beverage industry