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Pulse Group appoints new executive director
POSTED 12 Dec 2016 . BY Deven Pamben
Matt Johnson has more than 15 years of experience working in the construction industry
The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s design and build division.

Under his leadership, the division is responsible for designing, constructing and fitting out leisure centres as well as completing refurbishments of existing facilities.

Johnson has more than 15 years of experience working in the construction industry. Previously employed as project director at Balfour Beatty, he was responsible for the management of large projects and contracts.

On his appointment, Johnson said: “Pulse has a fantastic reputation, with over 35 years of expertise behind them. I am looking forward to helping take the organisation into a new phase, broadening the range of projects that the business works on, and exploring opportunities for growth within the design and build sector.”

Pulse Design and Build team completed a £2.3m refurbishment of the Phoenix Pool and Gym in partnership with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Sentinel Leisure Trust in September. The refurbishment included a revamp to the pool hall, remodelling of the reception area, new changing rooms and a redesigned car park.
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Pulse Group appoints new executive director
POSTED 12 Dec 2016 . BY Deven Pamben
Matt Johnson has more than 15 years of experience working in the construction industry
The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s design and build division.

Under his leadership, the division is responsible for designing, constructing and fitting out leisure centres as well as completing refurbishments of existing facilities.

Johnson has more than 15 years of experience working in the construction industry. Previously employed as project director at Balfour Beatty, he was responsible for the management of large projects and contracts.

On his appointment, Johnson said: “Pulse has a fantastic reputation, with over 35 years of expertise behind them. I am looking forward to helping take the organisation into a new phase, broadening the range of projects that the business works on, and exploring opportunities for growth within the design and build sector.”

Pulse Design and Build team completed a £2.3m refurbishment of the Phoenix Pool and Gym in partnership with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Sentinel Leisure Trust in September. The refurbishment included a revamp to the pool hall, remodelling of the reception area, new changing rooms and a redesigned car park.
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Pulse bolsters top team with double appointment


Pulse has announced two new appointments as it seeks to strengthen its education and business development teams.
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