Early Life
Mark Leslie James Dixon was born on November 2, 1959, in Essex, England. His father was a car mechanic. Dixon attended Rainsford High School.
Rise to Success
Dixon's entrepreneurial journey started after he left school at 16. He founded a sandwich-making business called Dial-a-Snack. He then worked in various roles, including as a barman, a miner, a farmhand, and an encyclopedia salesman. In 1985, he invested £600 in a burger van. He later founded The Bread Roll Company, selling it in 1988 for £800,000. In 1989, he moved to Brussels and started an apartment rental business. Later that year, Dixon founded Regus, an office space business. Despite facing challenges, including the dot-com bust, Dixon rebuilt and expanded the business internationally. IWG now operates in over 100 countries.
Key Business Strategies
Dixon's key strategies have involved providing flexible workspace solutions, including meeting rooms and co-working areas, adapting to changing market demands. He focused on providing affordable, high-quality office spaces and creating a global network to cater to diverse business needs. IWG's expansion has been driven by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Dixon has also emphasized a cautious approach to growth, learning from past setbacks to build a sustainable business model.
Philanthropy
Mark Dixon is involved in philanthropic endeavors. He supports various causes related to education, sports, and environmental initiatives. Dixon founded The Dixon Foundation in 2020.
