Matthew Tyrrell

Heat pump and HVAC specialist with 30+ years across design, installation, training, and operations leadership. Delivered commercial growth, high-performing teams, and large-scale renewable energy projects for leading manufacturers and housebuilders.

Owner / Director - CH Olson Ltd

(2019-01)

CH Olson Ltd is a specialist residential Air Source Heat Pump company providing end-to-end services to residential construction companies, alongside technical consultancy and support services for manufacturers.

• Deliver heat pump design and technical consultancy to Mitsubishi Electric, Baxi, Samsung, and Warwick District Council
• Drive end-to-end heat pump design and implementation across new-build residential developments for multiple regional housebuilders
• Build long-term commercial relationships across manufacturers, housebuilders, and housing associations as sole Director

Site Service Manager - Mitsubishi Electric – Living Environmental Systems (LES)

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

Managed national commercial and residential service operations, product quality functions, and technical support activities.

• Led site services department managing 25 direct employees and 35 service partner companies across commercial and residential sectors
• Represented the UK in quarterly European technical working groups and bi-annual warranty audits with Mitsubishi Electric Japan
• Recovered significant warranty operating costs through structured technical resolution and quality management processes

National Training Manager - Mitsubishi Electric – Living Environmental Systems (LES)

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

Responsible for the strategic management and delivery of technical training throughout the UK.

• Managed five training professionals and seven UK training centres, overseeing all technical programme design and delivery
• Developed accredited courses covering commercial air conditioning, residential heating, and HVAC controls
• Raised technical standards across the dealer network by building training capability for internal staff and external customers

Operations Director - World Heat and Power Ltd

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

Directed operations for a renewable energy contractor accredited under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) across multiple technologies.

• Directed renewable energy operations (Solar PV, ASHP, Micro CHP), including a landmark 400-home programme for Stroud District Council

Technical Support Team Leader - Mitsubishi Electric – Living Environmental Systems (LES)

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

Established and developed the company's technical support function for HVAC and heating products.

• Built and led a new technical support team delivering expert guidance on heat pumps, air conditioning, ventilation, and controls

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic - British Army – Royal Engineers

(1994-01 - 2006-12)

Served within the Airborne Forces as a Parachute Engineer, supporting military operations and delivering technical training.

• Served 12 years as RAF&AC Mechanic including operational tours in NI and Iraq, and two NVQ L2/L3 instructional roles at RSME

Postgraduate Certificate - Leadership and Management - University of Middlesex

Certificate in Education - Post-Compulsory Education - Canterbury University