Meet the team

"I wanted to create a company that pioneered inclusivity, diversity and equal opportunities for its employees, and integrity, honesty and collaboration in its commercial relationships."

Paulette Elliott
Managing Director

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Paulette is the founder and Managing Director of Huduma, and the brains behind Huduma’s core values

"Throughout my career, I have always been determined to introduce change for the better.

When I started Huduma as a contractor in 2010, I not only wanted to create a company that pioneered emerging technologies, but also to be inclusive, with diversity, and equal opportunities for its employees, and integrity, honesty and collaboration in its commercial relationships.

I have 28+ years of experience in delivering and managing telecoms and IT services, and throughout this time have learned the importance of honesty and transparency in business, and the value of a collaborative approach in delivering solutions to clients. Whilst many business consultants do not assist with the hands-on implementation of a practical solution, I am passionate about Huduma’s proactive approach, which I believe gives our clients a competitive edge in their business sector.

Within Huduma, I work with C-level decision makers, managers, individuals and companies across various industries, and outside of Huduma, I help to support young entrepreneurs as a business mentor, and speak at a variety of events throughout the business calendar"

Paulette’s credentials

  • Over 28 years Telecommunications and IT services experience with large enterprises and corporate organisations
  • Hands-on experience delivering and supporting complex technical solutions for global telecommunications customers (i.e. APAC, EMEA, Americas, Caribbean)
  • With 10 years working for global mobile operator Vodafone in a variety of roles
  • Over 8 years’ advising SMEs on business strategy, and collaborating on public/industry funded emerging technologies projects and new business opportunities

Career timeline

1984

Pergamon Orbit Infoline: pre-dates current web and internet search engines as a global source for online information

1994

Cable & Wireless and British Telecom joint venture that established remote internet and flexible working

1995

Launched and demonstrated Alcatel’s roaming mobile GSM/SMS service at Telecom95 Exhibition in Geneva

1996

Worked with Alcatel Bell and China Telecom on a GSM/SMS joint venture in Nanjing, China

2000-2010

Worked with Vodafone to launch Vodafone’s Virtual Mobile Entity, 3G Mobile Messaging, and the TomTom SatNav services

2011-present

Started Huduma, supporting businesses and business owners through consultancy and mentoring

Michael Elliott
Director

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Michael is a director of Huduma and supports the company in his role as interim finance director

"Since qualifying as a chartered accountant I have worked in a number of businesses in different business sectors and varying in size from SMEs to FT100 companies. I am excited to have the opportunity to support Huduma in implementing a variety of cutting-edge technology projects, and Paulette as she strives to create a business that operates with integrity and in collaboration with its customers."

Now you've met the team