Prime Highlights

• Sophia Stylianou has been appointed as Pulse Consult’s first female director, a landmark move to broaden leadership and expertise in the UK hotel sector.
• She will focus on expanding client relationships in London and overseeing strategic cost consultancy for complex hotel developments.

Key Facts

• Sophia brings over 20 years of experience working on high-profile hotel projects, including The Savoy and The Peninsula.
• Pulse Consult has delivered thousands of new hotel rooms and numerous refurbishments, and her appointment supports the company’s ongoing national expansion.

Background

Pulse Consult has appointed Sophia Stylianou as its first female director, a significant move to strengthen the company’s position in the UK hotel sector. The new role is a major landmark in the continuous development of Pulse’s team to broaden its leadership and to deepen its knowledge in the execution of hospitality projects that generate high returns across the ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌UK.

Sophia has more than 20 years of experience working across both the contractor and consultancy sectors. She has worked on high-profile hotel projects, including The Savoy, The Peninsula and major developments in Mayfair and Shoreditch. At Pulse, she will concentrate on expanding client relationships in London and head of strategic cost consultancy for complex hotel developments of hotels. Her responsibilities will be to assist clients in controlling costs, minimizing risk, and achieving high-quality results.

Sophia shared her excitement about the challenge of turning complex hotel designs into practical, functional spaces. She said, “Every part, from front-of-house to back-of-house, needs careful attention.” “Joining Pulse allows me to merge strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving, supporting clients in reaching ambitious targets on schedule and within budget.”

James O’Keeffe, Board Director at Pulse Consult, highlighted that Sophia’s appointment underscores her expertise and leadership in a field where accuracy and insight are critical. “Her extensive experience with luxury hotel projects both in the UK and internationally provides our clients with the depth of knowledge they need,” he noted.

Pulse Consult is currently expanding its national footprint, having delivered thousands of new hotel rooms and numerous refurbishments. Sophia’s appointment supports this growth as she aims to make it the top UK consultancy.