Josh joined the GECA team in 2023, bringing a breadth of experience from the not-for-profit, corporate and government sectors with a track record of creating lasting impact for organisations and communities.

Having worked extensively across countries, cultures, and industries, Josh believes that inclusive and courageous collaboration is the best way to get things done. He is thrilled to be using this passion to develop partnerships within the GECA Family and beyond for the good of people and planet. Whether you’re a business, not-for-profit, community organisation or in the public sector, Josh is eager to connect with you to improve social and environmental outcomes.

Josh is proud to be leading an organisation that delivers positive environmental impact using globally-recognised best practice standards.

With a passion for sustainability and a wealth of experience in circular economy and the sustainable built environment, Ina brings a dynamic international skillset to the team.

She worked and studied across Australia, Switzerland, Germany, France and Scotland and has a strong background in the built environment, coupled with her economic acumen and big-picture thinking.

Ina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Environmental Sustainability, combining economic expertise with a holistic approach to sustainability. With a background in resource efficiency for producing businesses, her remarkable journey in the built environment sector makes her an ideal fit for GECA’s mission. Ina’s innovative strategies and deep understanding of green building rating schemes contribute to comprehensive lifecycle ecolabel standards.

Kendall is a communications specialist and sustainability advocate who has driven campaigns for a range of organisations on sustainable consumption and production, environmental philanthropy and threatened species conservation.

She has over a decade of experience working in environmental conservation and holds an Honours degree in Environmental Politics and a Fellowship with the Centre for Sustainability Leadership. Kendall is passionate about using creativity for good and isn’t averse to delivering sustainability storytelling via a haiku or cat meme.

Originally from the UK, Jacqui holds a Bachelor of Interior Architecture. Emigrating to Sydney in 2002, Jacqui has over 20 years of experience within Australia’s architecture and design industry, including sales and business development, product and brand management and team leadership.

In recent years Jacqui has combined her love of design with a passion for the environment, focusing on sustainability and social responsibility within the built environment.

In 2019 Jacqui was selected to train with former US Vice President Al Gore, attending the Climate Reality Leadership Corps in Brisbane, which provided her with a deep understanding of the latest climate change science and the importance of minimising the impact of the built environment on the planet and its resources.

As a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) through the International WELL Building Institute and a Green Star Associate through the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), Jacqui has extensive knowledge of green building schemes and third-party product certifications and understands the importance of sustainable and ethical procurement.

As a previous GECA licensee, she has an intimate understanding of the processes and commitment required to obtain certification. Therefore Jacqui is well placed to support GECA’s new and existing licensees in achieving their sustainability goals.

Milly Colahan brings to GECA over a decade of experience in sales leadership and business development and a proven track record of driving growth and market influence.

Having worked in highly visible roles across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, travel, hospitality, and technology platforms, Milly has developed a unique ability to navigate complex market dynamics and foster strong partnerships. Her expertise in pivoting to sustainability aligns perfectly with GECA’s mission to enable people to make good choices regarding products and services that benefit people and planet.

At GECA, Milly will leverage her deep understanding of industry trends and stakeholder engagement to spearhead initiatives that expand the organisation’s reach, acquire new licensees and enhance brand visibility, ensuring GECA continues to set the standard in ecolabel certification and sustainability solutions. Passionate about creating meaningful industry partnerships, Milly is committed to helping GECA make a lasting impact on the journey toward a more sustainable and responsible business landscape.

Sarah has been working in the sustainability profession since 2015. She has extensive experience enabling businesses and industries to reduce single-use plastics, improve the sustainability of their operations and achieve a measurable impact that protects our blue planet.

Sarah holds a Master’s Degree in Tourism Management, where she specialised in sustainable tourism, and she is currently completing a Certificate in Sustainability. In 2014, she completed Climate Leadership training via Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project. After that, she moved to Cambodia, where her enthusiasm for reducing single-use plastics led her to create her business, Plastic Free Southeast Asia.

In Australia, Sarah has worked with Better Business Partnerships, a local council initiative on the north shore of Sydney that supports businesses on the sustainability pathway. She also volunteers on the Mosman Council Climate Action Committee and for the NSW Tourism Awards.

As the Client Engagement Officer at GECA, Sarah focuses on developing relationships with new and current licensees to help support their sustainability goals and deliver on GECA’s strategic targets.

Raven is GECA’s seasoned operations guru and thrives on making things run like a well-oiled machine.

Known for being the go-to problem solver and team motivator, she has a knack for creating efficient processes and fostering teamwork. Raven is all about bringing that same passion and drive to help organisations succeed.

Suzanne joined the GECA team in 2024 as executive support to the CEO, Josh Begbie, and the senior leadership team. She brings a wealth of administration and legal experience from years working in the not-for-profit sector.

Her expertise in finance, Board governance, regulatory compliance and administration empowers Team GECA with the freedom to put their expertise to work. Suzanne is driven to improve systems and processes across the organisation.

Shadia is a textile engineer and has worked in the textile sector for more than five years. Her role at GECA focuses on research, standard development and lifecycle assessment.

She completed her PhD in 2021 from RMIT University in Melbourne. Shadia’s thesis explored the environmental impact assessment of textile supply chains. She has extensive experience in lifecycle assessment. She is very keen to apply her passion for ecolabelling to improve the sustainability performance of products and services.

Originally from Kenya, Vikrant turned a passion for science into a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor in Chemistry with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to help the planet and its people.

He brings five years of experience in the fire safety and technical safety industries and multiple years of volunteering with Engineers Without Borders Australia to help clients achieve safer and more sustainable processes for people and planet. To this end, he is also pursuing further studies in Renewable Energy Engineering at the Masters level.

Vikrant is passionate about nature, with a particular interest in making ethical choices in his everyday life to reduce his carbon footprint and offering the knowledge gained from this to others who are passionate about creating environmental change at a grassroots level.

[Amanda is currently on extended leave]

With a background in the interior design and architecture sector, Amanda has a decade’s experience working with both local and international design brands and products in sales and account management roles in Australia and the UK.

As the Client Engagement Officer at GECA, she focuses on developing relationships with new and current licensees to help support their sustainability goals and deliver on GECA’s strategic targets.

Amanda is a nature lover and activist. She’s passionate about the environment and the health of people and planet, with a particular interest in supporting innovative materials and sustainable design solutions.

[Jess is currently on extended leave]

With her background in social sciences, Jess has always been drawn to roles that promote the health and wellbeing of people and our surrounding environment.

Jess started her career working for the Australian Red Cross, managing local food security programs. She has worked for other not-for-profit organisations and state government agencies, obtaining skills in program management, community engagement, research, training, policy development and analysis, consumer advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and business development and strategy.

She recently completed her SA8000 Standard Auditor Training with Social Accountability International in her quest to improve supply chain transparency via mechanisms that support human and labour rights and environmental justice.

Jess’ role at GECA focuses on working with industry, government, universities, consumers, and other organisations to identify collaborative opportunities for sustainability action.