IWG History
International Workplace Group plc, formerly Regus, is the global leader in hybrid work solutions and workspace brands. We create personal, financial and strategic value for businesses of every size. From some of the most exciting companies and well-known organisations on the planet, to individuals and the next generation of industry leaders, all of them harness the power of International Workplace Group’s platform to increase their productivity, efficiency, agility and market proximity.
Established by Founder and CEO Mark Dixon in 1989, International Workplace Group’s unrivalled network coverage now includes more than 4,000 locations across 120 countries, and 83% of Fortune 500 companies are amongst our growing customer base. Our network is also growing rapidly, with 899 new locations signed in 2024.
Through our brands including Regus, Spaces, HQ and Signature, we help millions of people and their businesses to work more productively. We do so by providing the world’s leading work platform with professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces and digital services all available via the International Workplace Group’s app.
1989
Mark Dixon launches Regus and opens first location in Brussels, Belgium.
1992
Maxon Investments buys out the majority shareholder. Regus now operates in 8 countries.
1994
Regus enters Latin America and China, opening another 36 centres.
1998
Regus opens first office in United States.
2000
Regus goes public with IPO on the London Stock Exchange and changes name to Regus plc.
2004
Regus acquires major competitor HQ Global Holdings, to become world’s largest provider of flexible workspace.
2005
Regus expands footprint to more than 50 countries throughout Asia, North America and Europe.
2009
In its 20th year, Regus opens its 1,000th centre in Mauritius and passes 500,000 customers.
2012
Regus passes the one million customer mark.
2013
Regus opens in its 100th country, Nepal, and launches its 1,500th centre in Pune, India.
2014
Regus signs landmark deals with Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well as Singapore Government.
2014
Spaces becomes part of the Group, with three locations in The Netherlands.
2015
Spaces debuts in London, New York, Sydney and Melbourne.
2015
Further global Spaces locations open in Silicon Valley in the US, as well as in Mexico, Japan and Singapore.
2016
IWG plc introduced as the new holding company of the Group.
2016
Spaces grows to 24 locations spanning 11 countries.
2017
The successful roll-out of Spaces continues, with 56 new locations and 13 new countries added this year.
2017
No18 joins the group.
2019
IWG celebrates its 30th anniversary.
2022
IWG now works with over 83% of Fortune 500 firms.
2022
IWG enters a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. in Japan.
2023
IWG launches The Engine Room in iconic London landmark, Battersea Power Station.
2024
IWG ADDS 121ST COUNTRY TO ITS NETWORK, MONTENEGRO.
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