Ulu Saulaulu Aiono

Born in Apia, Uluomatootua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono is a Christian. In 1960 his family moved to New Zealand. Ulu founded the international high-tech COGITA company during his Otago University MBA. He is NZ's first Pacific Islander MBA graduate. Over 29 years with his wife Margaret, the company's ERP (enterprise resource planning) software and services business grew until its sale to a Silicon Valley software giant in 2012. Ulu chairs various NGO's including Alliance Health Plus NZ's only Pasifika PHO. COGITA is now a holdings & investment company.

Uluomatootua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono

Inducted: 2022
Industry: Tourism