Ketan Gokani

Managing Director

Ketan has been with Elite Mobile since the company's launch in 1994 and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and growth of the business. Ketan’s leadership is based on his mission to ensure the company lives up to its reputation of being the UK’s number 1 SIM card distributor for all major UK networks and providing a trusted service and competitive terms to Elite Mobile’s growing base of retailers. With experience and knowledge of the constantly changing industry, Ketan leads the Elite Mobile team to provide industry-leading tailored solutions to customers.

Saddia Khalique

Director of Pre-pay Sales

Saddia’s sales, retail and marketing telecoms career spans over 20 years. In her last role at Lebara Mobile, as Head of International Retail she played a pivotal role in its launch into the UK market but also of the sales distribution strategy across UK and Europe. Saddia brings her wealth of experience to Elite Mobile with focus on revenue growth for the business and of its partners, through distribution diversification and the overall strategic and commercial network partnership.

Tim Bateman

National Account Sales Director

Tim is primarily responsible for the distribution of SIMs, handsets, accessory and related products into the National Account sector. With over 25 years’ experience in working with some of the biggest brands and businesses in this sector, Tim's role includes identifying and developing sales strategies for all categories to maximise sales volume, profitability and overall market share for the company.

QUYEN PHAM

Head of Marketing & Communication

Q’s retail, sales, marketing, PR, corporate and employee communications experience within the telecoms industry spans 20 years; she brings broad knowledge of B2B and B2C activities ranging from new service, campaign and product launches, brand refreshes, engagement initiatives, digital and cultural transformations and joint ventures. Q’s role focuses on leading Elite Mobile’s multi-region, multi-channel marketing and communications strategy to support sales and long-term growth for the company, as well as for its network and retail partners in the indirect space.

Wayne Langford

Sales & Purchasing Director (Mobile)

With over 10 years at Elite Mobile and over 20 years of experience in the industry, Wayne has the responsibility of overseeing the distribution and profitability of the Independent Dealer and International Sales Channels along with the purchasing and wholesale supply of OEM accessories and SIM-free handsets for the business.

Matt Gaunt

Fulfilment Director

With a well established background in mobile distribution, Matt joined Elite Mobile over 25 years ago and has been an integral part of the business and its progressive evolution. As Fulfilment Director, he leads Elite’s extensive field force, telesales and telemarketing teams as well as product fulfilment across the group. With a passion for technical development and programming, Matt also plays an instrumental part in developing all Elite Mobile’s online technology capabilities.

Syed Sohel

IT Director

Syed is a multi-skilled IT Director with extensive knowledge of building complex systems, robust infrastructure, software testing, technical support and development. He has over 17 years’ experience of project management, problem-solving and practical expertise in sectors/companies such as de Gournay Ltd (retail) and PIRC Ltd (finance). Syed’s role includes developing our IT systems to improve the efficiency and performance of the company. He is responsible for managing all IT services for Elite Mobile and Galaxy Connect as well as managing disaster recovery planning to safeguard the business.

Neil Smuts

eCommerce Director

Neil’s e-commerce career spans well over 20 years, across 4 continents and has touched many industries. His experience covers mobile networks to FMCG retail, creating third-party logistics (3PL) divisions from the ground up to social network development and medical device manufacturing. Neil’s role is to lead our ecommerce team, with focus on online and e-commerce revenue growth for the business and its subsidiaries with cutting-edge software and customer service focussed methodologies.                                                                                                                                              

Nicholas Saunders

Legal Counsel

Nick qualified as a solicitor in 2015 and has worked in private practices in public and private sectors, as an in-house solicitor. He joined us from working previously at Samsung as an in-house solicitor, focused predominantly on commercial contracts. Nick’s role at Elite Mobile and Galaxy Connect is as General Counsel, supporting the business for all legal and data protection requirements.