THE MSH TEAM
Achieving clarity requires powerful thinking from experienced consultants. Our team combines strong intellectual acumen with practical experience and deep understanding of different markets and industries. Even though we are not industry experts, our broad experience across our client base ensures that we will always bring new ideas to the table to add value.
Brian Yee - Managing Director
Brian is the founding Director of MSH Consulting and has been providing strategic consulting advice to New Zealand companies for over 20 years. Prior to establishing MSH in 1999, Brian held senior roles in international consultancies in Wellington and London, before joining the Treasury as Chief Analyst. Brian’s greatest strength lies in his ability to frame complex issues in a simple way and apply powerful thinking at the logical level to get to the core essence of an organisation’s opportunities and challenges. Brian has worked closely with Executive leadership teams across a breadth of large organisations, to clarify their thinking and help them achieve successful outcomes. He has a real passion for defining the value of strategy, then ensuring that the organisation can realistically deliver the benefits to all stakeholders.
Get in touch with Brian - M: 027 447 6099 E: brian.yee@mshconsulting.co.nz LinkedIn: Brian
Andrew Darlington - Director
Andrew is a Director of MSH Consulting, and brings to the team significant expertise in operations research. He received a Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons), majoring in Computational Modelling from the University of Otago. Since joining MSH in 2008, Andrew has gained a wealth of experience leading successful assignments for large clients in the public and private sectors. He is recognised not only for his excellent modelling skills, but for his ability to provide clarity and logic when faced with a particularly challenging strategic issue. Andrew is passionate about delivering practical and useable results, and his key strength lies in his ability to tailor the MSH approach to address the unique issues of the client.
Get in touch with Andrew - M: 027 421 7638 E: andrew.darlington@mshconsulting.co.nz LinkedIn: Andrew
joel wong-toi knight - Consultant
Joel completed his studies at Victoria University of Wellington, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Management and International Business. During his studies, Joel enjoyed solving complex problems by developing innovative solutions that focused on the crux of the issue. Alongside his studies, he worked for Ignite Consultants on a short-term project, working closely with clientele to achieve environmentally sustainable outcomes. In doing so, he gained management consulting skills relating to data analysis for creating insights on how to expand the customer base. Joel has an ability to effectively synthesise information and approach issues from a unique perspective. In his prior role in Medical Administration, Joel frequently engaged on a day-to-day basis with individual patients, during which he developed an enthusiasm for client interaction. His approachable nature allows him to create meaningful relationships with clients, and he is passionate about using his diverse skillset to bring fresh thinking to the table when developing strategies in a team environment.
Get in touch with Joel - M: 021 188 3595 E: joel.wong-toiknight@mshconsulting.co.nz LinkedIn: Joel
James MAntell - CONSULTANT
James is an experienced strategy and financial consultant with extensive experience supporting businesses to create sustainable growth across Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University and a Master of Arts from the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in the Netherlands. James began his career in 2020 working for a boutique management consulting firm in Scotland, where he supported startups and ambitious SMEs in developing and executing successful growth strategies. He has also contributed to the UK's offshore renewable energy sector, helping businesses to innovate and commercialise new technologies. During his time in the sector, James played a key role in the development of an industry-led set of offshore wind deployment scenarios to help the UK Government achieve its Net Zero target by 2050. Before joining MSH, James worked at the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko to implement the updated financial stress testing regime of electricity market participants and to support the industry to co-design a new financial product to enhance competition in the market. With a strong ability to model complex problems, extract valuable insights from data, and guide executives in making informed decisions, James is adept at delivering actionable analysis and plans that drive success.
Get in touch with James - M: 022 5809 753 E: james.mantell@mshconsulting.co.nz LinkedIn: James
sharon yee - office manager
Sharon has been the office manager at MSH for over 10 years and is an integral part of the organisation. She is the smiling face as you enter our office, and does all the work behind the scenes to make sure everything runs effortlessly here at MSH. Sharon is highly experienced with office management & administration, and makes sure clients always have the smoothest experience possible.
Get in touch with Sharon - M: 027 222 2857 E: sharon.yee@mshconsulting.co.nz
scout - pawlicy consultant
Scout is our expert in all things canine. He is often spotted in the office reflecting deeply on big strategic issues (while chewing on a toy). He is a critical member of the team in write-ups, always chipping in with helpful suggestions (when he's not napping).