Alan Pepper

CEO Board, Operations
Joined Orega in 2023 Years of experience: 33

About Alan Pepper

Alan has 20 years’ experience of delivering profitable growth in the flexible workspace sector. His career spans leadership roles in private equity-backed and AIM-listed businesses, guiding significant expansions, fundraisings and corporate development. As CEO of Avanta, he oversaw the delivery of industry-leading customer service. At essensys, Alan was pivotal as CFO & COO for five years.  Alan is married with three teenage daughters.  Outside of Orega he is a keen sailor and skier and, occasional golfer.

Areas of expertise

  • Operations
  • Real Estate
  • Property
  • Customer Service delivery

Recent posts

12 October 2026

Alan Pepper in BE News: Orega’s buyout and the plan for 50 centres

Orega CEO Alan Pepper has spoken to BE News about our management buyout, our plan to grow from 25 to 50 centres over the next five years, and why he expects demand for flexible offices to keep rising.

10 September 2026

Orega prepares for accelerated growth following new strategic investment

Apiary Capital backs management buyout of Orega, creating a platform for accelerated national expansion and continued leadership in flexible workspace.

7 May 2026

The Best Meeting Rooms Across Manchester

Manchester is a city that never stands still, a global hub for media, tech, and finance. It’s a primary destination for business leaders looking to connect, innovate, and grow. High-quality serviced offices in Manchester are becoming increasingly in demand for businesses making this Northern...

27 April 2026

Wherever work takes you, and whatever the weather. Orega has you covered.

Manchester and rain go hand in hand, it’s part of the city’s identity. But what if your commute, your workday, and even your office space felt a little more… covered?

20 April 2026

Orega Announces Charitable Partnership with Air Ambulances UK

Orega, one of the leading flexible workspace providers in the UK, announces a new charitable partnership with the Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), a national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities to communities across the UK.

7 January 2026

Flex Comes of Age: What will 2026 bring for Flexible Workspace

by Alan Pepper, CEO Orega

5 January 2026

Review of the Year: What are the trends we’ve seen in flex space in 2025?

by Alan Pepper, CEO of Orega

16 May 2025

Orega Hosts UK REIIF Flex Debate at Broad Gate in Leeds

Flexible workspace provider Orega’s office space at Broad Gate in Leeds is to be the venue for an expert panel discussion on Flex space hosted at UK REIIF next week. 

15 April 2025

Q1 Reflections & the rest of 2025

By, Alan Pepper, CEO Orega

28 March 2025

Take Overs and Consolidation in the Flex Office Market - What Does this Mean for Flex?

There has been more corporate activity in the broader flex office space market in recent months than for years. In January, CBRE acquired the remaining 60% stake in Industrious, valuing the co-working operator at $800 million. In the same month Yardi, a leading software developer for real estate...