WeWork Appoints David Tolley As Chief Executive Officer
October 16 2023 - 8:30AM
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WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE) (“WeWork” or the “Company”), the leading
global flexible space provider, today announced that David Tolley
has been named Chief Executive Officer. Tolley has served as a
WeWork Board Member since February 2023 and as interim Chief
Executive Officer since May 2023.
“WeWork’s ability to define and lead an evolving world of work
is a direct result of the tenacity and hard work of our employees
who have built an exceptional product, member experience, and
brand,” said Tolley. “As companies continue to rethink their office
strategies, and demand for flexible office space continues to grow,
WeWork offers a unique suite of solutions that empower
entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes to collaborate together,
evolve and thrive.”
Tolley brings over 25 years of experience creating and executing
strategies and operational improvements that drive value, cash
flow, and revenue. Tolley will continue to lead WeWork’s ongoing
transformation efforts. WeWork remains focused on building a
sustainable and profitable business as it executes its strategic
plan, which includes renegotiating nearly all of its leases to
reduce rent expenses and driving operational efficiency. WeWork
also continues to invest in its buildings, offerings, and products
to strengthen its global footprint, and further enhance its
signature member experience.
“Over the past few months we have taken decisive and focused
actions to improve our business,” Tolley continued. “The steps we
are taking now to achieve our goals not only help us achieve
profitability and sustain growth, but will position us to serve our
members better for the long term. I emphatically believe we’re on
the right path, already gaining momentum and seeing promising
results from our efforts. I am honored to be leading our
world-class team at this important moment for WeWork."
Tolley most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of
Intelsat S.A. from 2019 to 2022. Over the course of his career,
Tolley has also served as Chief Financial Officer of OneWeb, was a
private equity partner at Blackstone from 2000 to 2011 and prior to
that was a Vice President in the Investment Banking Division of
Morgan Stanley.
“The Board is pleased to formally welcome David Tolley to WeWork
as its Chief Executive Officer. David is a proven leader, with an
exceptional track record of running complex and high-impact
businesses, and has brought immense energy, discipline, and focus
to WeWork since stepping into the role on an interim basis in May.
We are confident that David is the right leader for this pivotal
moment and in his ability to drive WeWork’s continued
transformation,” said Paul Keglevic, chair of WeWork’s Board of
Directors.
WeWork also announced that current WeWork Board member, Paul
Keglevic, was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, effective
September 1, 2023.
“Paul’s expertise and perspective have already added immense
value to WeWork since joining the Board and becoming Chair in
September. I look forward to continuing to work with Paul, and the
rest of the Board,” added Tolley.
About WeWork WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE) was founded in 2010
with the vision to create environments where people and companies
come together and do their best work. Since then, we’ve become the
leading global flexible space provider committed to delivering
technology-driven turnkey solutions, flexible spaces, and community
experiences. For more information about WeWork, please visit us at
wework.com.
Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in
this press release, including, but not limited to, WeWork’s ongoing
transformation efforts, WeWork’s ability to execute its strategic
plan, including renegotiating its leases, and WeWork’s ability to
achieve profitability and sustain growth. WeWork's ability to
return to growth and WeWork's position for the long term, may be
deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.
Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other
statements about future events that are based on current
expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Although WeWork believes the expectations
reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its
expectations will be attained, and it is possible that actual
results may differ materially from those indicated by these
forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties
and other factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to,
WeWork’s ability to effectively implement its strategic plan,
WeWork’s liquidity needs to operate its business and execute its
strategy, and related use of cash and the other risks and
uncertainties described in WeWork’s annual and quarterly periodic
reports and other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. WeWork undertakes no duty or obligation to
update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future developments, or otherwise,
except as required by law.
Source: We Work Category: Investor Relations
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