Meet The Team
Operational Managing
Director
Andrew Parton
Andrew is the joint founder and owner of Hugo Technology.
Having had a successful career within the NHS working in Birmingham hospitals as a biomedical engineer, Andrew met business partner Warwick, and Hugo Technology was born.
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“My experience working on equipment in busy hospital settings really formed my work ethic and approach to running a business.
I have always strived to do my very best, knowing that people’s loved ones, including my own, will depend upon the services I am personally responsible for.”
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Outside of work Andrew is an established Scout Leader.
Commercial Managing Director
Warwick Oakey
Warwick manages the financial and commercial operations with a strong focus on efficiency.
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Previously employed within the NHS biomedical field, where he met business partner Andrew, Warwick has first-hand experience of the human side to the medical engineering sector.
“I always try to keep this perspective in the forefront of our employees’ minds; the job really matters, the quality of someone’s life genuinely depends upon the services we offer.
I have dedicated over two decades to growing and developing Hugo and our people, to deliver a first-class service to leading medical OEMs.”
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In his spare time Warwick enjoys playing golf and renovating houses.
Accounts
Manager
Judith Parton
Judith is responsible for the day to day financial aspects of Hugo Technology.
Alongside providing support to the Directors, she assists the Human Resource function of the business where required.
Prior to joining Hugo in 2001, Judith worked in the banking and finance sector.
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“I have watched the company grow and go from strength to strength in my twenty-plus years here. The success of Hugo is built on a strong foundation of solid ethics, integrity and an unyielding company-wide ethos of hard work and excellence.”
Outside of work Judith is a proud mum, a Cub Scout Leader and enjoys gardening and walking her Border Colllie.
Operations
Manager
Greg Kettle
Greg oversees Logistics, Warehouse Operations and Medical Device Stock Control while supporting special medical device projects at Hugo Technology since joining in 2024.
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His first-hand industry experience of risk assessment, validation & verification, root cause and auditing is supported by a CMI (Chartered Management Institute) level 3 in management.
“My management beliefs are based firmly in respect for the individual, honesty, integrity and dedication.”
Outside of work, Greg is a keen mountain biker, owning electric and manual bikes. In June 2024, Greg will be cycling from Wolverhampton to Aberdovey in a charity cycle event organised by the Police.
Systems & Compliance Manager
Neil Howard
Neil manages the Systems and Compliance Team, whilst also overseeing the company’s ISO Accreditations, Internal Systems and Processes, IT Systems and Database, Health and Safety and Facilities.
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A strong background in Quality Management has enabled Neil to enhance processes and systems since he began with Hugo Technology in 2016.
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“Having been instrumental in developing our robust and flexible internal systems, it is no exaggeration to say that I have experienced first-hand how our customers reap the benefits of our unique and diligent approach.
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Neil is an avid player of modern board games, video games and is a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa FC.
National Field Service Manager
Sam Alexander-Weller
Sam manages a 20-strong nationwide Medical Device Field Service Engineer Team.
The team is split into North and South divisions, with each half having a dedicated Team Leader.
“I have been with Hugo Technology since 2013; enabling the Field Team to support medical devices within the UK.
Occasionally, we will support our OEM partners’ European and worldwide field operations, covering installs, service and repair. I absolutely thrive on, and relish the challenge of planning projects set out by our medical device OEMs.”
In his spare time Sam is a season ticket holder at Coventry City FC and regularly enjoys playing football, golf and squash.
Business
Manager
Stephens Alexander
Responsible for Marketing and Business Development, Stephens also ensures the consolidation of both new and existing commercial contracts.
With a naturally inventive and positive outlook, Stephens has brought a wealth of experience to Hugo Technology since he joined in 2021.
"I take immense pride in my job. Hugo Technology is the go-to solution for many global biomedical equipment OEMs. I therefore aim to understand each individual OEM’s needs, align interests and work to mutually beneficial principles during a negotiation”
Stephens plays football for a local over 35s team and is a Chelsea Football Club supporter and a proud father of two.
The Customer
Services Team
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"The Hugo Technology Customer Services Team operates with utmost professionalism, leveraging industry-leading tools to optimise Engineer efficiency.
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Their responsibilities encompass dispatching the Field Engineer Team and meticulously planning their workload.
Dedicated communication lines are established to facilitate seamless interaction between OEMs, their clientele and Hugo Technology personnel.
Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence in servicing OEMs and their customers, this adept team possesses the capability to proficiently strategise, coordinate and execute intricate operations, consistently delivering service of a world-class calibre."