F5 has unveiled its new EMEA headquarters located at Building 100 in Addlestone, Surrey. This move highlights F5's substantial investment in its regional operations, seeking to reinforce its long-term presence in the UK.
The office, which spans 23,627 sq ft, is designed to accommodate over 155 employees, providing a contemporary and collaborative environment aimed at fostering F5's growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A 10-year lease agreement further signals the company's commitment to the region.
Modern workspace and company-wide events
Strategically situated within the Thames Valley, a renowned hub for technology and innovation in the UK, F5's new location offers proximity to key customers, partners, and access to a talented workforce. The design of the office supports hybrid working models with flexible collaboration areas, touchdown desks, and dedicated spaces for concentration and relaxation.
Facilities include an extensive theatre-style space suitable for training and company-wide events. Additionally, the office prioritises accessibility and inclusion, featuring gender-neutral facilities, a multifaith room, a mothers' room, and quiet spaces.
Sustainability and conscious design
Part of the award-winning Bourne Business Park, the headquarters reflect F5's dedication to sustainability
Part of the award-winning Bourne Business Park, the headquarters reflect F5's dedication to sustainability, having achieved a NABERS UK Design for Performance rating of 5.5. The facility stands as one of the UK's top-rated office refurbishments in terms of energy efficiency, operating as an all-electric building powered in part by a solar array installed on the roof.
Moreover, the building has received BREEAM Excellent accreditation, highlighting its high standards in sustainable design and construction. The office fit-out includes recycled and recyclable materials, with an emphasis on environmentally conscious acoustic solutions.
Commitment to community engagement
The opening of the new headquarters also underscores F5's dedication to making a positive impact within local communities. In collaboration with workplace transformation partner Area, F5 has supported community initiatives in Addlestone, such as funding a Mini Medics programme at The Holy Family Catholic Primary School. This initiative offered first aid training to over 120 pupils, illustrating F5's broader commitment to social impact in conjunction with its investments in the area.
Cathy Walkington, F5's VP for People and Culture, EMEA, LATAM, and Canada, expressed, "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."
F5, the pioneer in delivering and securing every app and API, 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 spans 23,627 sq ft and 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. F5 has signed a 10-year lease at the site, underscoring its commitment to the region.
Company-wide events
Located within the Thames Valley region, one of the UK's pioneer 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.
Conscious acoustic solutions
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.
Creating positive social impact
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.”
