Leisure entrepreneur Mo Chaudry has become the majority shareholder of fitness solutions provider Pulse Group, after investing a “significant amount” in the company.

Chaudry, the founder of the M Club Spa & Fitness chain, will now become chair of Pulse, joining managing director Chris Johnson and production director Dave Johnson on the board of directors.

According to Chaudry, the investment will kickstart a five-year growth plan, designed to “propel the business forward” and to double the size of the Group over the next five years.

“Having worked closely with the team over the years throughout the set up of M Club Spa & Fitness brand, I have always been thoroughly impressed by Pulse’s offering,” Chaudry said.

“I firmly believe in The Pulse Group and the integrity and principles they show, which is why I am looking forward to working with the team to take the business to the next level.”

Founded by Chris and Dave Johnson in 1980, The Pulse Group currently provides business support solutions to more than 100 UK clubs and operates 15 fitness, leisure and soccer centres.

“I am delighted to welcome Mo Chaudry to The Pulse Group,” Chris Johnson said.

“As a hugely respected and successful businessman and long-standing customer and supporter of The Pulse Group, Mo shares our view and philosophy for the business.

“With Mo’s experience and expertise and his committed investment to the Pulse family we look forward with excitement to the next stage of growth for the company in 2018 and beyond.”

As well as the founder of M Club Spa & Fitness, Chaudry owns one of the UK’s largest waterparks, Water World, in Stoke-on-Trent.