building brilliance
At Fiso Engineering & Aerospace (FE&A) our mission is to drive innovation in engineering and technology by integrating cutting-edge solutions with a commitment to education and community engagement. Based in New Zealand, we strive to advance the fields of drone and sensor technology along with in-space research capability while nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders through inspiring educational programs.
We are dedicated to joining the pursuit of space and carving out a prominent place for ourselves in the high-tech industry, creating a culture of excellence and collaboration in New Zealand, and making a meaningful impact on both our local and global communities.
Our Team
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Ioane Fiso
CEO
Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering -
Sarawoot Somin
Software Architect
Computer Science & Computational Biology -
Josh Taula
Software Engineer
Front-End Development -
James Lynch
Project Manager & Surveyor
Cadastral & Topographical Surveyor -
Kaleb Charles
Mechanical Engineer
Infrastructure Asset Management, Safety & Environmental Sustainability -
Ezekiel Fiso
Investment Strategist
Business Strategy & Grant Management -
Elina Denisenko
Accountant
Financial Engineering & Economics
Governance
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John Fiso ONZM (Chair)
Fiso Group
DirectorONZM recipient and Wellingtonian of the Year. John is a prominent leader in education, sports, health and Pacific communities, with extensive board roles and investments.
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Simon Tyler
Heartland Bank
DirectorSimon’s career includes executive leadership, governance at Heartland Bank and Palliser Estate, advisory roles with NZ Rugby and the Reserve Bank, and trusteeships at Otago University and Fale Malae Trust.
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Phil Gadsby
University of Canterbury
Aerospace EngineerPhil Gadsby is a Projects Engineer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury. He previously led the thruster team at Dawn Aerospace, contributing to space propulsion engineering from 2019 to 2024. Phil holds a PhD and MEng in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sheffield.
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Bailey Lissington
M2X/AXYS Technologies
Software EngineerExperienced Technical Lead with five years in data-driven software and electrical systems, excelling in web development, data analytics, and predictive maintenance.
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Chris Mulvena
Commercial Advisor
Transitioned from engineering to commercial roles, leading numerous high-value transactions and serving on 20 boards.
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Ioane Fiso
Fiso Engineering & Aerospace
CEOPassionate about all things aerospace with experience in projects dealing with the research and development of novel technology for the aerospace sector.