F5 has officially opened its new EMEA headquarters at Building 100 in Addlestone, Surrey, marking a significant investment in its regional operations and long-term commitment to the UK.
The new office will accommodate more than 155 employees, providing a modern, collaborative workspace designed to support F5’s continued growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Located within the Thames Valley region, one of the UK’s leading technology and innovation hubs, the new headquarters places F5 close to customers, partners and a highly skilled talent pool.
The office has been designed around hybrid working, with flexible collaboration areas, touchdown desks, focus rooms, quiet spaces and technology that supports seamless working across devices and locations. It also features an extensive theatre-style space for training and company-wide events.
Accessibility and inclusion were central to the design, with features including gender-neutral facilities, a multifaith room, a mothers’ room and dedicated quiet spaces.
The office is based in Building 100 at Bourne Business Park, part of the award-winning development that was named Commercial Development of the Year at the 2025 Thames Valley Property Awards.
Reflecting F5’s commitment to sustainability, Building 100 has achieved a NABERS UK Design for Performance rating of 5.5, making it one of the UK’s highest-rated office refurbishments for energy efficiency.
It operates as a fully electric building and is powered in part by a roof-mounted solar array.
The building has also achieved BREEAM Excellent accreditation, reflecting high standards in sustainable design, construction and operation.
The fit-out incorporated recycled and recyclable materials throughout the workspace, including recycled plastics and environmentally conscious acoustic solutions.
The opening reflects F5’s commitment to making a positive contribution to the communities in which it operates.
Recent examples in Addlestone include working with workplace transformation partner Area to fund a Mini Medics programme at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, which provided first aid training to more than 120 pupils.
The initiative forms part of F5’s wider commitment to creating positive social impact alongside its investment in Addlestone.
Cathy Walkington, F5’s VP for People and Culture, EMEA, LATAM and Canada, said: “The opening of our new EMEA headquarters represents an exciting new chapter for F5 in the region.
“Addlestone provides an excellent base for our regional operations, offering access to talent, customers and partners, while enabling us to provide a modern, sustainable workplace for our employees.
“We’re also committed to continuing to make a positive contribution to the communities around us as we grow our business.”
