Chief executive and founder, Mark Dixon is one of Europe’s best-known entrepreneurs. Since founding Regus in Brussels, Belgium in 1989, he has achieved a formidable reputation for leadership and innovation. Prior to Regus he established businesses in the retail and wholesale food industry. Recipient of several awards for enterprise, Dixon has revolutionized the way business approaches its property needs with his vision of the future of work.
Bob Gaudreau provides The Regus Group network and its clients with extensive expertise in portfolio management, office design, and flexible workplace models. Gaudreau’s tenure with Regus spans more than 15 years, including leadership of Regus’ U.S. operation from 1998-2001. Prior to joining Regus, Gaudreau served as chief operating officer for James Harvie & Partners, Inc., a U.S. property development and management company specializing in both executive suites and condominium development.
Stephen Gleadle was appointed chief financial officer of The Regus Group in 2005. Previously he served as chief financial officer for LastMinute.com plc, Europe’s leading independent online travel and leisure group. Prior to this, he served as group finance director and company secretary at Synstar plc, a pan-European provider of IT infrastructure availability services. Gleadle's extensive experience also includes financial management positions at Tarmac plc, NFC plc and Mars Confectionery. He qualified with Price Waterhouse.
Rudy Lobo joined Regus in 1992 as chief financial officer and re-assumed the role in 2003. In 2005 he relinquished this role to Stephen Gleadle and took up the role of chief operating officer. In this role, he is responsible for commercial operations, human resources and for directing Regus’ IT and e-business strategy. Lobo also is a director and trustee of the charity Great Causes Ltd. Previously, he was head of finance and group company secretary of Medicom International Ltd, a publisher of medical journals. Lobo is a Certified Accountant.
Guillermo Rotman oversees all aspects of The Regus Group Network in the United States, Canada and Latin America. He joined Regus in 2001 as vice president, Latin America. Prior to Regus, Rotman held senior management positions with international retail giants such as Blockbuster and PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, where he led the start up and operations of new stores in Latin America and other emerging markets. Rotman also held various positions at Kraft Inc., including vice president of marketing and sales for Latin America.
Prior to joining the Regus Group in 1993, Paulo Dias obtained a Master degree on International Economics. He was first appointed Sales Manager for Paris, Brussels, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, and then became Development Manager before being Sales Manager for France and Southern Europe. In 1998, Paulo Dias was appointed General Manager for France and in 1999 General Manager for Southern Europe. In 2003, Paulo Dias ascended to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Filippo Sarti is Regus Chief Executive Officer for Asia-Pacific. He has been with the Regus Group for 8 years guiding the developments of the Asia Pacific market and is responsible for its operations across fourteen countries and 35 cities. Before joining the Regus Group in June 2000, Filippo worked for Symonds Group Ltd for 10 years in the facilities management industry, helping to establish its UK business. He worked as both the Regional Director and Commercial Director for Symonds Facilities Management PLC in the UK, and as Managing Director of its subsidiary joint venture Charter Services Ltd.
Douglas was appointed Non-Executive Director of Regus on 27 August 2008 and was appointed Non-Executive Chairman on 18 May 2010; he also serves as Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Douglas was Chief Financial Officer of Skype during its acquisition by eBay in October 2005 and was also Chief Financial Officer at SecureWave during its acquisition by PatchLink in July 2007. Prior to this, Douglas enjoyed a career with Arthur Andersen, serving as a partner with management responsibilities for over a decade. Douglas is currently also a Director of HosCo Kliniken S.àr.l. and HosCo Gruppe S.àr.l.
Lance was appointed as a non-executive director of Regus on 27 August 2008 and became senior independent director on 18 May 2010. Lance is vice chairman of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, chairman of China Goldmines plc, non executive vice chairman of Earthport plc and chairman of the IMI China Advisory Board. He was previously China Senior Advisor to the City of London, non-executive director of IMI plc and Director of Business Development at Powergen International (HK).
Ulrich was appointed Non-Executive Director of Regus on 27 August 2008 and became Chairman of the Remuneration Committee on 18 May 2010. Ulrich is President and Chief Executive of Cargolux International Airlines. He is also a member of the Cargo Committee of IATA, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Air Cargo Association, and member of the Boards of SITA Inc. and Champ Cargo Systems. Ulrich previously held senior management positions with Lufthansa.
Alex was appointed Non-Executive Director of Regus on 1st June 2010; he also serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee. Alex has over 30 years of experience in international finance structures, private equity, tax advice and real estate. He is currently the managing director of Third Millennium Investments SA and serves on the board of Taxand, the largest global network of independent tax advisers. Prior to this Alex enjoyed a career with Arthur Andersen, responsible for the Belgium and Luxembourg tax practices prior to joining Ernst and Young in 2002 as the partner responsible for the Luxembourg tax practice and then serving as the Managing Partner of Atoz Tax Advisors from 2004 through 2009.
Elmar was appointed Non-Executive Director of Regus on 1st June 2010. Elmar has extensive management experience and is currently Chief Financial Officer and Head of the Corporate Centre at RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network, where he has held various roles since 2000. Elmar is currently responsible for Finance, Legal, Strategy and Business Development, as well as RTL Group’s operations in the Netherlands, France (radio), Luxembourg, Spain and UFA Sports. Elmar began his career at the Felix Schoeller Group, becoming Vice President & General Manager of Felix Schoeller Digital Imaging in the UK in 1999.
