Alexandra Livesey

In this episode of Brave Ideas Caleb Parker is joined by Alexandra Livesey Fractional MD at Mantle Space Ltd and CEO of Little Red Donkey, with Eyal Lasker, CEO of Flexspace AI, joining as co-host for a conversation around why occupancy can be one of the most misleading metrics in flex and why pricing quality and margin matter more than vanity utilisation targets.

Flex and the City shares news that Mantle Space has appointed Alexandra Livesey as their fractional Managing Director as they gear up for growth across the South East of England.

In a continuation of hot topic discussions from conferences in the UK, Alexandra Livesey, CEO of Clockwise Offices, led a compelling debate asking whether flex offices represent a profit engine or costly experiment, concluding that flex is far from a trend but rather a proven model with 40 years of evolution.

The discussion emphasized that modern flex goes beyond simply providing desks and WiFi, urging landlords to understand their options, engage more closely with space users, and determine their preferred level of involvement. Livesey drew a powerful comparison to the hotel industry, noting that flex has reached the same maturity stage where operators can franchise entire buildings, bring in established brands to self-manage, or appoint third-party operators.

UK-based coworking provider Clockwise Offices is set to open a second location in Brussels’ prestigious Louise district, marking its first independent management agreement with real estate fund PATRIZIA SE. Spanning 3,300 square meters, the new space will offer over 300 desks, private offices, a collaborative lounge, and facilities for cyclists and electric vehicle users. This expansion builds on the success of Clockwise’s first Brussels site and reflects Belgium’s importance in the company’s European growth strategy.

Their COO, Alexandra Livesey will be at Coworking Europe next week speaking on how this management agreement signifies a shift towards partnerships with external landlords, a model aimed at accelerating Clockwise’s future expansion.