# Mark Dixon

> British entrepreneur Mark Dixon founded Regus in Brussels in 1989 and led its development into IWG, whose brands include Regus, Spaces, HQ and Signature. He became Executive Chair in June 2026, advising successor CEO Christian Schmitz. His earlier food businesses and his wine estates help explain his practical interest in service, convenience and long-term ownership.

- **Role:** Founder and Executive Chair at International Workplace Group (IWG)
- **Organizations:** International Workplace Group (IWG), Regus, Dial-a-Snack, Château de Berne
- **Nationality:** British
- **Education:** Rainsford High School, Essex
- **Known for:** Founded Regus and led IWG’s expansion across more than 120 countries., Built a business encompassing Regus, Spaces, HQ and Signature., Led Regus through the US restructuring and subsequent acquisition of HQ Global Holdings.

## Career timeline

- **1976** — Founded sandwich-delivery business Dial-a-Snack.
- **1983** — Operated a hot-dog business; subsequently developed a bun-manufacturing business.
- **1989** — Opened the first Regus centre in Brussels in September.
- **1994** — Regus expanded into São Paulo and Beijing.
- **2000** — Regus floated on the London Stock Exchange.
- **2003** — Regus’s US operation sought Chapter 11 protection.
- **2004** — Regus acquired HQ Global Holdings.
- **2016** — A new parent holding company, IWG, was established.
- **2026** — Appointed Executive Chair on 16 June; Christian Schmitz became CEO.

## Achievements

- Founded Regus and led IWG’s expansion across more than 120 countries.
- Built a business encompassing Regus, Spaces, HQ and Signature.
- Led Regus through the US restructuring and subsequent acquisition of HQ Global Holdings.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Presented first-half results as Founder and Executive Chair alongside CEO Christian Schmitz and CFO Charlie Steel. IWG reported 4,974 open centres at 30 June and 425 openings in the first half.
- **2026-06** — Became Executive Chair on 16 June 2026, retaining a strategic and advisory role as Christian Schmitz became CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://investors.iwgplc.com/board-of-directors
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdixoniwg/

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Last updated: 2026-10-13