Mark Dixon is a British businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and CEO of IWG plc (LSE: IWG) (formerly Regus), the global leader in serviced office and co-working spaces. His career is rooted in military service, entrepreneurial audacity, and real estate diversification.

Dixon left school early and joined the British Army as a soldier. His entrepreneurial journey began with a sandwich delivery business in London. His philosophical approach centers on scale, operational efficiency, and innovative workspace solutions (recognizing the structural demand for flexible working).

• IWG plc (Regus) (Founder & CEO): The core publicly traded asset, the global leader in serviced office and co-working spaces (operating 3,500 locations in 120+ countries).
• Real Estate Pioneer: His success is built on scale management and franchising of the flexible office model globally.
• Early Venture: He started his career with a hot dog stand and sandwich delivery business (after leaving the Army).
• Controversy: The company faced near-collapse during the 2000s tech bubble and intense scrutiny over its aggressive tax and leasing strategies (including a controversial asset transfer in 2020).

Mark Dixon's strategic genius was his early commitment to the flexible workspace model. He founded Regus in 1989 in Brussels, Belgium, recognizing the need for serviced offices for business travelers. The company grew rapidly, successfully executing its IPO on the London Stock Exchange in 2000.

His career faced a major crisis in 2003 when Regus U.S. filed for bankruptcy during the Dot-Com collapse. Dixon successfully restructured the global entity, eventually leading to a massive recovery and the rebranding as IWG (International Workplace Group). His structural contribution is tied to pioneering the co-working/serviced office sector globally. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global commercial real estate and flexible workspace sector.

Mark Dixon's social impact is structural, stemming from IWG's role in providing essential flexible workspace and infrastructure for businesses globally, accelerating remote and hybrid work models. His companies are massive employers and foundational contributors to urban commerce. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and globalization of the flexible office sector.

Mark Dixon maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global real estate service sector.

Residing in Monaco (for tax purposes), his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to real estate innovation, service management, and corporate governance.