Seldon Scott – Career Background

• Selfones Ltd – Managing Director – 2003 to date
• Vodafone – Global Purchasing (29 countries) – 2000-2003
• Vodafone – UK Commercial Planning – 1997-2000
• Vodafone – UK Purchasing & Logistics – 1993-1997
• Hutchinson Telecom (Orange) – Multiple Retail Consultant 1992-1993
• Talkland International (the UK’s largest Mobile service provider) National Sales – 1988-1992
• Sony UK Ltd – National Accounts – 1985-1988
• Unibond-Copydex – Marketing – 1982-1985
• Roche – Pharmaceutical Research – 1980-1982

Capabilities & Achievements (mobile industry)

• 21 years mobile industry knowledge & experience
• 1st to launch mobiles in Multiple Retailers
• 3 years heading Vodafone’s Global Purchasing team
• Instrumental in the design & implementation of Vodafone’s Global Purchasing Strategy across 29 countries
• Responsible for many supply contracts, valued from £2m-£2bn
• Management of direct and indirect multi-cultural teams
• Competent in commercial contract law
• Product strategy, procurement and supply
• Responsible for the consumer launch of Vodafone’s “e-Top-up” pre-Pay service
• Development and execution of new business start-ups both within a corporate and stand-alone business environments

Global Partners

One of Selfones’ key business strengths is its solid network of Global Partners.

Selfones’ network of partners currently covers much of Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA, with business strengths in Product Development, OEM & ODM Production, Handset and Data Product sourcing.

Each partner brings their own speciality and core strengths to the table, ensuring excellence in all aspects of Mobile handset supply and consultancy.