Anthi Avloniti

Dr. Anthi Avloniti is an Assistant Professor in Business and Management and Deputy Head of the School of Business & Management at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Kent, alongside MA and BA degrees in Business-related fields. Her research focuses on international business dynamics, particularly the impact of diversity (board composition and cultural differences) on the international expansion and performance of MNEs and SMEs.

• Education:
• PhD in Management, University of Kent (2014)
• MA in Business Management, Kingston University (2010)
• BA (Hons) in Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business (2009)
• Research Interests: Cross-cultural management, board diversity, psychic/cultural distance, and internationalization strategies.
• Administrative Roles: Academic Standards Committee member, Research Committee member, MBA Course Leader, and PhD supervisor.

Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for firms navigating global markets. She has presented at major conferences like EIBA and AIB, focusing on cultural tolerance, intra-cultural variation, and employee emotional expressions in cross-cultural service delivery.