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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.
RELATED STORIES
Pulse Fitness strengthens relationship with South Downs Leisure Trust


Leisure solutions provider Pulse Fitness has been selected to refurbish Worthing Leisure Centre and create a modern gym kitted out with the latest technology.
Pulse bolsters top team with double appointment


Pulse has announced two new appointments as it seeks to strengthen its education and business development teams.
Pulse partners Sideways8 Training to create new academy


Leisure solutions provider Pulse has teamed up with training provider Sideways8 to create a new academy.
Netpulse secures £9m to ramp up expansion


Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and accelerate growth as it bids to dominate mobile technology in the fitness industry.
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London Museum makes destination dining part of the attraction
London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new home at Smithfield on 28 November, making hospitality a central part of the visitor experience at one of the capital's biggest cultural openings of the year.
OMA completes New Museum transformation with landmark expansion and Oberon restaurant
OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a larger cultural campus that combines expanded exhibition spaces with learning, performance, hospitality and public programming.
David Rockwell creates immersive magic destination, The Hand and The Eye
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and private membership under one roof.
Montana Heritage Center opens with immersive exhibits and US$107 million investment
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