Photo and text: ABC Radio Perth /By Kate Leaver

After 20 years in the construction industry fitting out corporate offices, Gordon from Bateup Consulting was sick of seeing perfectly usable office furniture being sent to landfill, simply because it was out of style, or an office block was being demolished.

So he decided to come up with a solution.

"Essentially it is diverting unwanted furniture from demolition projects and de-fits and connecting it to not-for-profits, charities and community groups who need to fit out an office and don't have the budget," he told Tom Baddeley on ABC Radio Perth.

And it's as simple as that.

Our Team

  • Gordon Bateup - Founder

    Gordon has a strong focus in project management, workplace, learning space and aged care space. He has a passion from sustainability and is the founder of GreenChair.

    Complementing his technical skills with a strong understanding of risk, procurement, integration and cost management, Gordon has over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sector in new construction and fitout projects.

  • Breanne Carmody - Operations Manager

    Breanne has worked in many roles that have included Business Management, Procurement, Product Management and Supply Chain management with global organisations such as Rusty Surfboards. With her strong relationship management skills, Breanne now leads the GreenChair programme initiative due to its constant growth.

  • Frankie Ekhard - Project Coordinator & Administrator

    Frankie studied Economics in Germany and since then has worked in a number of Fortune 500 companies doing project management, marketing and analytics. She skilfully masters the tightrope between sustainability and efficiency when building new processes or improving existing ones. She's a circular economy champion and passionately supports the GreenChair programme to repurpose commercial furniture and support charities.

  • Lara Sheldon - Project Coordinator

    Lara brings to the table many years of experience spanning numerous industries including administration, management, commercial sales, and retail, spanning an array of product ranges such as office supplies and furniture. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, she effortlessly engages with stakeholders across the board, creating effective communication and driving towards mutually beneficial outcomes.

  • Honor Cass - Project Coordinator

    Honor’s multifaceted background led her to find a passion for sustainability and the not for profit sector. Further study in community development has enabled her to bring expertise in this area to GreenChair. Whilst supporting out project team, Honor is also focussed on developing our purpose driven strategies to help take GreenChair’s impact to ever increasing levels.

  • Ethan Hunt - Marketing

    Ethan works for Bateup Consulting aiding with projects whilst supporting with the ever-growing GreenChair program. Ethan’s background in marketing and sales along with studying Business at Monarch Institute equips him with a diverse range of experience to draw on.