WE’VE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN THE POWER OF DESIGN TO SUPERCHARGE LEARNING
Resero Group has a long history of innovation and ground-breaking design. Born in Australasia and exporting to the world, we’re a privately owned business, with a family of trusted furniture brands. Sebel and Furnware have been respected for over half a century and our furniture is in schools and other facilities around the globe.
We design and create world-class school furniture - and we learn the most from the people who use it. We live in the classroom, looking for insights, big and small, to help create spaces that lift everyone to achieve more. We work closely with customers to deliver exactly what they need.
We’re forever learning because that’s the way to make serious breakthroughs that can help boost learning. We push boundaries, innovate faster and collaborate with our customers and the best brains around. We’re quick to adapt and lead, protecting what matters along the way - our people, our partnerships, the opportunity to learn, and the planet we live on.
Learning never stops – and neither do we.
Where we’ve come from
That belief in the power of well-designed furniture was generated by two amazing people in our history.
Hamish Whyte and his family own the Resero Group. Hamish had a clear vision in his early days with Furnware, that the company could help children around the world to finish their educational life fulfilled and empowered.
In Australia, Harry Sebel was a true inventor, pioneering plastic chair moulding back in the 50’s, balancing form, function and affordability. Millions of his chairs went into classrooms around the globe.
Vision and innovation from two impressive guys. A pretty powerful combination that still guides us today.
Good people, great support
With offices in New Zealand, Australia and Singapore, we have passionate, talented people in all areas of our business - design, manufacturing, sales, service, logistics and marketing. We know furniture, and we’re all committed to delivering exceptional quality, advice and service at every step.
We’re happy to say we’re on a bit of a crusade because we all believe education deserves the very best support and we’re here to play a big part in that.
GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
WAYNE NORRIE
Chairman & Director
Wayne has a strong technology background, working in countries around the globe. He also has deep experience in sales, management and leadership. He’s mentored many companies and leaders who want to grow great global companies.
ANDREW JONES
Board Member
Andrew is a Director of PKF Corporate Finance and leads teams in Sydney and Newcastle. He’s also Chairman of PFK’s Global Corporate Finance Team and National Corporate Finance Committee. Andrew’s a respected expert in corporate finance advice for successful, growing companies.
HAMISH WHYTE
Owner/Founder
Hamish has a vision to help children around the world feel truly fulfilled and empowered throughout their school years. He strongly believes that inspiring learning spaces have a major role to play, and that's where we put our energy and creativity.
BRENDON JACKSON
Director
Brendon is CEO of PFK Carr & Stanton Chartered Accountants. He has significant experience in chartered and commercial accounting, with a strong focus on strategy, sales and marketing, change management and business and professional development.
DEB SHEPHERD
Director
Deb is a Senior Lecturer in Management and International Business at the University of Auckland. She’s also an author and founding faculty member of the ICEHOUSE Growth programmes for business. Deb’s a recognised leader in education, entrepreneurship and innovation.
DUNCAN HOPE
Chief Executive Officer
With his extensive commercial experience and financial background, Duncan leads the way, ensuring the team have a clear view of where the Group is heading and why it’s important, creating the resources and setting the direction so everyone can achieve more and share the knowledge.