Sydney, Australia – November 9th, 2026 – WeWork, a leading global flexible workspace provider, today announced the appointment of Ryan Jans as Regional President, Asia Pacific (APAC), effective October 1, 2026. Based in Sydney, Jans will oversee WeWork’s operations across eight countries, strengthening regional leadership as the company builds on its established presence and growing opportunities across the region.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for WeWork in APAC, as strong performance across key markets, growing enterprise adoption of flexible workspace and increasing cross-border business activity create significant opportunities across the region. With 58 locations in eight countries and a global network supporting businesses of all sizes, WeWork is well positioned to build on this momentum, helping companies enter new markets, access talent and adapt their workspace strategies as their needs evolve.
Having previously led revenue teams across APAC and EMEA, Jans brings an established understanding of the region’s markets, customers and commercial operations. His appointment marks the next step in WeWork’s regional strategy, bringing dedicated leadership closer to local teams, members and partners while combining the strength and consistency of its global operating model with an approach tailored to each market, supporting sustainable growth across the region.
John Santora, CEO of WeWork, said:
“WeWork today is a fundamentally different business, and APAC represents an incredibly exciting opportunity for us. With strong market fundamentals, a trusted brand and an established presence across the region, we have an exceptional foundation to build on. While real estate is a global business, our success comes down to strong local leadership with a deep understanding of each market. Ryan’s institutional knowledge, commercial expertise and understanding of the region make him ideally placed to build on our momentum and unlock the significant opportunities ahead.”
Jans’ priorities will center on strengthening the performance of WeWork’s existing portfolio, deepening relationships with members and landlords, and ensuring the company delivers a consistently high-quality workplace experience across its markets. A continued emphasis on operational excellence will underpin these priorities, bringing together reliable, well-run workplaces and the personalised hospitality and community experience that have long distinguished WeWork.
Ryan Jans, Regional President, Asia Pacific, WeWork, said:
“WeWork is in an incredibly strong position in APAC, and there is so much more ground to cover. We have an established business, talented teams and a global platform that puts us in a unique position to support companies as their needs evolve. My focus is on building on that foundation, delivering exceptional workplaces for our members and making the most of the opportunities ahead. Across such a diverse region, success means understanding what each market needs while staying true to what makes WeWork special.”
Across APAC, WeWork is seeing different drivers of demand, reflecting the region’s diverse economies and evolving workplace needs. In Singapore, global technology companies, including Chinese businesses establishing regional operations, are driving demand for flexible workspace. In South Korea, demand is more locally driven, with Korean technology businesses playing an important role.
In Australia, where WeWork celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026, the company sees significant opportunities to build on improving occupancy and growing enterprise demand, particularly in Sydney, as it continues to strengthen its existing portfolio.
Across these markets, WeWork is also supporting businesses expanding internationally, whether entering APAC or using its global network to establish a presence further afield. Looking ahead, the company will focus on translating these opportunities into long-term growth, strengthening its existing business while pursuing new opportunities where customer demand and commercial fundamentals support them.
Jans’ appointment completes the extension of WeWork’s Regional President leadership structure into APAC, with Luke Armstrong continuing as Regional President, EMEA, alongside Luke Robinson in North America and Claudio Hidalgo in Latin America.
This global structure brings dedicated leadership to each major region, combining the strength of WeWork’s global platform with closer alignment to local markets, customers and partners. In APAC, it positions Jans and his teams to build on the region’s momentum and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
About WeWork
WeWork is a leading global flexible workspace provider, offering a range of workspace solutions to businesses of all sizes, from individuals and growing companies to large multinational enterprises. With a global network of approximately 600 locations, WeWork combines flexible real estate solutions, technology and hospitality-led workplace experiences to help businesses work more effectively.