Pennian Consulting Limited is a Christchurch based consulting firm specialising in mobile radio telecommunications, amongst other disciplines. Principal Consultant and Managing Director, Ian McKee, has over 40 years experience in both the New Zealand and global mobile radio networks sector, and also has significant experience in electronics start-ups, small business management, recruitment, and business mentoring. Pennian Consulting takes an ethical and environmentally conscious approach to all we do.

About Us


Ian McKee (B.E. Electrical and Electronic), NZ Dip. Bus., AFNZIM

Skills
Governance
Sales (NZ and International) and Marketing
Technical - Radio Networks, Electronics,
Design, Manufacturing
Finance
Negotiation
People management and Leadership
Recruitment
Teamwork
Decision making
Communication
Environmental Considerations
Organisational development

Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
New Zealand Diploma in Business
Associate Fellow - NZ Institute of Management
NZIM Diploma in Management
CCE Certificate in Personnel Management
ITIL V3 Foundations
Miller Heiman - Strategic Selling
and Large Account Management

Directorships
NZ Institute of Management
Pennian Consulting Ltd
LG Air South Island (2013) Ltd
Pennian Investments Ltd
Sofysticomm Ltd

Ian has most recently been engaged as Contract Consultant working on Fleet Migration for a NZ Company. Prior he was Bid Manager successfully winning one of the largest radio communications projects ever awarded in NZ. He has worked for Darc Technologies Ltd, a small hi-tech start-up owned by Dennis Chapman. Ian is also Managing Director of Pennian Consulting Ltd - a small business and technology consulting company. Ian also owns and runs a property investment business, and has recent experience in the ownership and operation of a residential air conditioning business. Previously Ian had 30 years with Tait Electronics Ltd, and was General Manager of Tait Communications Ltd, running the NZ Sales business of the Tait group for the last 7 years there until 2013. Ian has previous governance experience with 9 years on school boards of trustees, including roles as Chair, and Finance and Health and Safety reps, and also in advisory board roles within Motorsport NZ, and has run several companies within the property development and management sector. Ian has skills in general management, sales, complex technology, negotiation, marketing, and international markets. Ian is married, lives in Christchurch, and retains an active interest in motorsport, and plays golf and likes to look after our planet.

Past Engagements


  • Produced project plan and work products for national fleet migration of 25,000 users
  • Led successful bid for a nationwide radio network for NZ Government
  • New product development and field testing for Fulton Hogan
  • New Product Launch for DARC Technologies - Hitec Awards Finalist
  • Project Manager for Factory and Premises move for DARC Technologies
  • Radio Network Design and requirements gathering for Fulton Hogan
  • Tender Process for Communications Network for Fulton Hogan
  • Project Manager for Tait Communications for NZ Police, and FENZ radio network design
  • Sales Support for tender for Tait Communications
  • Web Site development for Medical Specialist practice
  • Technical Insurance claim assistance for SALCOM Ltd
  • CEO Recruitment for SALCOM Ltd
  • Radio network evaluation and recommendations for DPMC - NZ Government