Join us for a powerful episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, airing Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, featuring one of the foremost visionaries in flexible workspace innovation—Mark Dixon, Founder and CEO of IWG.  

In this candid conversation, Dixon and host Frank Cottle unpack the myths behind the return-to-office debate and shine a light on what’s really shaping the modern workplace: economics, management techniques, and cutting-edge technology. IWG’s more than 5,000 global locations and partnerships with 80% of the Fortune 500 make Dixon’s insights a masterclass in navigating the evolving commercial real estate landscape—and why convenience, not centralization, is the future. 

In this event episode, Dixon challenges outdated narratives, debunks RTO myths perpetuated by media, and delivers a compelling breakdown of how flexible work, AI, and decentralized office models are transforming business productivity and growth strategies. Discover why the office is not dead—it’s being redefined.  

Whether you’re an enterprise leader, commercial real estate strategist, HR pro, or entrepreneur, this episode will leave you rethinking how, where, and why we work. 

What You’ll Learn

• Why flexible workspace is more than real estate—it’s a service of convenience.
• How AI and population shifts are reshaping global commercial real estate needs.
• The economic and managerial benefits of decentralizing offices across regions.
• Why the “return to office” debate is missing the real question.
• The role of hybrid work in talent acquisition and long-term workforce productivity.

About Mark Dixon

Mark Dixon, Founder and CEO of IWG, is a global pioneer in flexible workspace solutions. Since founding Regis in 1989 and transforming it into IWG, Dixon has grown the company into a worldwide leader with over 5,000 locations across 120+ countries. IWG’s global footprint includes powerhouse brands like Regis, Spaces, Signature, and HQ, serving startups to Fortune 500 giants including Amazon, Netflix, EY, and Uber. Under Dixon’s leadership, the flexible workspace industry has moved from niche to necessity, redefining how companies view office space. An award-winning entrepreneur, Dixon is also a passionate vintner and agriculturalist, committed to sustainable business and innovative thinking.