Mark Dixon has stepped aside as CEO of International Workplace Group plc four decades after he founded the flexible workspace firm. He will become executive chair and be succeeded by Christian Schmitz, who joined the firm last year as chief transformation officer and subsequently served as global head of all regions.
Mark Dixon said, “As demand for flexible workspaces continues to grow worldwide, the business is well-positioned to capitalise on this trend. Christian is an exceptional leader with a strong track record of driving transformation and performance. Since joining IWG, he has made a significant impact, bringing deep insight into our business and a clear focus on execution. He is ideally positioned to lead IWG through its next phase of growth.”
Christian Schmitz said, “I have been impressed by my experience at IWG, its people and the strength of the business. The demand for flexible workspace is accelerating in every market, and IWG is exceptionally well positioned to capture it. I am energised by the scale of what we can achieve, and I look forward to working with IWG’s teams around the world to seize this momentum and drive our most ambitious phase of growth yet.”
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