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• TEC’s tenth Centre within the vibrant landscape of Tokyo and Yokohama
• New centre opening is a testament to the consistently high demand and occupancy rates of around 90% throughout TEC Centres across Japan footprint

The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace provider that serves more than 47,000 Members in 34 cities across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, announces the grand opening of its latest centre at JP Tower in Tokyo. Strategically situated adjacent to Tokyo Station in the Marunouchi district, JP Tower stands as an iconic landmark renowned for its seamless blend of contemporary sophistication and preserved historical heritage.

The JP Tower Centre marks a significant milestone as TEC’s tenth establishment within the vibrant landscape of Tokyo and Yokohama. Boasting an optimal location and impeccable design, the JP Tower Centre exemplifies sophistication and modernity, offering businesses an exceptional workspace experience sprawling across an expansive floor space of over 24,000 sq ft. This new centre opening is a testament to the consistently high demand and occupancy rates of around 90% throughout TEC centres across Japan.

Located on the fourteenth floor, one of the standout features of the JP Tower Centre is the lounge area, offering panoramic views of Tokyo Station through expansive windows. The lounge area is designed with a corporate and upscale ambiance, featuring a tasteful colour palette and premium materials. At its heart is a fully stocked bar area, where Members can enjoy a curated selection of premium coffees, alcoholic beverages, and delectable food items. The lounge area, furnished with Timothy Oulton furniture renowned for its vintage designs, creates an environment that exudes both comfort and sophistication, fostering networking and collaboration among Members.

Adjacent to the lounge is a dedicated coworking area that provides a tranquil setting for focused work. This thoughtfully designed space offers a diverse array of seating styles, catering to various working preferences. The incorporation of natural aesthetics, such as wooden accents and touches of greenery create a harmonious environment that enhances productivity and well-being.

Moreover, the JP Tower Centre boasts well-designed meeting rooms, including a spacious boardroom that comfortably accommodates up to 14 people. These meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Magic Glass walls that seamlessly transition between transparent and opaque states, ensuring privacy and convenience during presentations or confidential discussions.

The private office spaces within the JP Tower Centre offer unparalleled panoramic views, spanning from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace. Each unit is meticulously curated with signature elements of The Executive Centre, including ergonomic Herman Miller chairs and state-of-the-art 9am height-adjustable automatic standing desks. Security and convenience are prioritised with Salto Bluetooth locking systems on the doors, ensuring the utmost safety and ease of access for occupants.

“We are delighted to open our newest centre at JP Tower in Tokyo,” said Hiroteru Nin, Country Director of Japan at The Executive Centre. “With its prime location, remarkable design, and exceptional facilities, the JP Tower Centre is poised to provide businesses with a prestigious and productive workspace. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of service and creating an environment that fosters success for our clients.”

The opening of the JP Tower Centre reinforces The Executive Centre’s position as the leading provider of premium flexible workspace solutions in Asia. With its range of amenities and flexible workspace options, the centre is poised to meet the diverse needs of businesses looking for a prestigious and well-equipped workspace in the heart of Tokyo.

About The Executive Centre
The Executive Centre (TEC) is Asia’s premium flexible workspace provider, opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and today boasts over 200+ Centres in 34 cities and 15 markets. It is the third largest serviced office business in Asia.

The Executive Centre caters to ambitious professionals and industry leaders looking for more than just an office space – they are looking for a place for their organisation to thrive. TEC has cultivated an environment designed for success with a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and Australia, with sights to go further and grow faster. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to pre-empt, meet, and exceed the needs of its Members. Walking with Members through every milestone and achievement, The Executive Centre empowers ambitious professionals and organisations to succeed.

Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides first class Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Concierge Services, and Meeting & Events facilities to suit any business’ needs.

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WeWork, a company once valued at US$47 billion, has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S.. While such high-profile situations can potentially cast a shadow over the industry’s outlook, we at The Executive Centre (TEC) maintain our confidence that premium, innovative flexible workspace solutions continue to be in high demand.

Boosted by evolving corporate strategies and a renewed appreciation for workplace flexibility, the current landscape presents a fertile ground for high-quality flexible offices, tailored to the unique needs of the modern workforce.

This whitepaper aims to provide insights into the flexible workspace industry in Asia-Pacific (APAC), and to debunk the misconception of a downturn in demand, which might lead us to overlook the sector’s broader, positive growth trajectory.

The Reason WeWork Went Down
WeWork’s downfall is a classic example of overambition clashing with market realities. From a mission that pledged to ‘elevate the world’s consciousness’ to excessive expansions and mismanagement, a series of strategic missteps precipitated its collapse:

• Overexpansion without Sufficient Demand: WeWork’s rapid growth strategy was fundamentally flawed. The company expanded aggressively across the globe, opening new locations at a breakneck pace. This expansion was driven more by the desire for quick scaling rather than actual market demand. Consequently, many of their spaces remained underutilised, draining resources without generating consistent profits throughout the business’ lifespan.
• Financial Mismanagement and Governance Issues: WeWork also grappled with financial mishandling and governance problems. Its leadership faced criticism for opaque decision-making and misallocation of funds, leading to a loss of investor trust and market confidence.

The company’s failed IPO in 2019 marked a turning point, shedding light on its overvaluation and questionable governance practices. WeWork’s valuation plummeted from US$47 billion to a fraction of that, causing a major leadership overhaul and a shift in business strategy. However, the detrimental effects have already taken hold.

WeWork serves as a cautionary tale demonstrating that rapid, unchecked expansion without a demand-led strategy and solid governance can lead to significant business challenges.

Paul Salnikow, Founder and CEO of The Executive Centre said “With WeWork now in Chapter 11 and with many global commercial real estate markets in recession, any operator who is not profitable has only a slim chance of remaining in business. As hundreds of WeWork centres, along with numerous operator-run centres are closing, there has been a noticeable decrease in the capacity of low-grade coworking spaces, which gradually reduces the supply of low-grade flex space.”

“In contrast, The Executive Centre, which operates with centres in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, has expanded its network by 60% to 200+ locations since 2019. We have done this by continuing to understand that we are a service business, focusing on delivering truly premium flex accommodation to its now 47,000+ clients.

Smart operators continue to benefit from high demand for flex workspace in APAC
Looking beyond WeWork’s woes, the demand for flexible office and coworking spaces has never been higher, powered by post-pandemic hybrid working models, and companies’ need to be fully flexible in their commercial real estate commitments.

Companies across APAC are increasingly adopting hybrid work models, with a growing trend among large corporations to incorporate flex spaces into their workplace strategies. This shift is driven by the desire to reduce fixed asset obligations and provide employees with diverse, stimulating environments. Flexible workspaces, with their scalable, plug-and-play office setups, offer the ideal solution.

Certain regions within APAC demonstrate particularly strong demand for flex spaces, including major business hubs like Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Dubai, and several cities in India, where a mix of local and international businesses drives the market.

Furthermore, despite the hybrid working pattern, the culture of physical presence in Asian offices is significantly higher than its Western counterparts. With major companies increasingly requiring employees to return to the office, these factors underscore that the demand for flex spaces in APAC is more prominent than ever before.

Recipe for success
TEC stands out as the leading premium flexible workspace operator in APAC, distinguished by its strategic focus on high-end products and services, prime locations in core CBD buildings, exceptional occupancy rates, and sustained profitability.

TEC demonstrates a marked difference with its growth strategy driven by pre-identified client demand, contrary to WeWork. In 2023 alone, TEC has added a total of 29 new Centres totaling 474,000 sq ft of net area and over 7,200 workstations, due to MNCs’ robust demand for TEC’s premium offerings. With close to 30 years of expertise and a solid track record in the flexible workspace market in Asia, TEC maintains an exceptional occupancy rate of around 90%.

TEC’s success is built on a deep understanding of the needs of its upscale clientele, with 83% being MNCs. It has also been a profitable company for more than two decades with uninterrupted positive year-on-year growth. TEC’s focus on profitability is evident in its operational efficiency and demand-led expansion strategies. Unlike other players in the market who pursued growth at the expense of profits, TEC has balanced its expansion with financial sustainability, ensuring long-term success in the competitive flexible workspace arena.

Conclusion
The APAC flex market presents a landscape with robust opportunities, despite the cautionary tale of WeWork. The key to success lies in understanding market dynamics, pursuing expansions driven by client demand, focusing on profitability and business sustainability, and maintaining financial prudence.

The flexible workspace industry shows significant long-term potential, and operators with strong foothold in the sector, such as The Executive Centre, will only grow stronger.

For more information about The Executive Centre, please visit www.executivecentre.com

The Executive Centre (TEC) found that successful strategies for implementing flexible work practices boiled down to physical, digital and social transformation

The office of the future must be an inspiring physical space that facilitates communication, cooperation and collaboration in order to encourage employees to come into the office, according to the latest case study by The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace.

Modern technology and globalised communication systems have allowed us to become a more agile and mobile workforce, and these trends have accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The workforce culture today is increasingly championing flexible working practices as the Future of Work, leading to a shift for multinational corporates towards adopting a flexible work culture through an extensive review and analysis of their portfolio and employee needs.

The case study reviews the learnings and provides a roadmap for other organisations that realise the value of flexibility but find it challenging to create an architecture to empower change.

One of the key learnings is that for companies to successfully transition towards flexible working practices, they need to understand their business requirements and priorities first, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution. They must also interview and collaborate with their employees extensively, conduct research to make informed decisions, seek external consultations from multiple industry partners, and understand where their operations need to be geographically and how the occupants will use that space. While the company approach must be tailored, there were three factors that all companies should consider in their workplace strategy: Physical, Digital and Social.

— Physical transformation: As people will be coming into the workplace to perform activities that they cannot do at home, office design will become one that facilitates communication, cooperation and collaboration.
— Digital transformation: With an increasing demand to work flexibly and remotely, technology and digitalisation of workflows will play a pivotal role in enabling day to day productivity.
— Social transformation: As the office will become a place where employees choose to work from, greater incentives will be needed to attract people into the office.

For its Greater Bay Area location, one of TEC’s clients realised it required private office spaces and meeting rooms in a CBD location which would allow for multiple business units to operate, and a flexibility to scale up or down as their business needs changed. The Executive Centre’s flexible workspace solution gave them the ability to mitigate their risks and reduce costs while remaining in the heart of Guangzhou’s central business district.

“As a solution, flexible workspaces provide ready to use, fully furnished and serviced workspaces for the headcount that’s needed at hand. This ability to scale up or down or move locations at relatively short notice is a highly intelligent way for companies to address their workspace requirements,” said Paul Salnikow, Founder & CEO of The Executive Centre.

See the full case study from the below link for more insights and best practices The Executive Centre’s Future of Work collaboration.

https://business-reporter.co.uk/2021/08/23/why-the-future-of-work/.

About The Executive Centre
The Executive Centre (TEC) opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and today boasts over 150+ centres in 32 cities and 14 markets. It is the third largest serviced office business in Asia with annual turnover in excess of US$237 million.

The Executive Centre caters to ambitious professionals and industry leaders looking for more than just an office space – they are looking for a place for their organisation to thrive. TEC has cultivated an environment designed for success with a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and Australia, with sights to go further and grow faster. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to pre-empt, meet, and exceed the needs of its Members. Walking with Members through every milestone and achievement, The Executive Centre empowers ambitious professionals and organisations to succeed.

Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides first class Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Concierge Services, and Meeting & Conference facilities to suit any business’ needs.

For more information please visit www.executivecentre.com
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