Jukebox manufacturer Sound Leisure has appointed finance director Nick Batty as its new managing director, as former MD Chris Black assumes the new role of joint chair alongside Michael Black, a series of strategic leadership changes that “reflect the company’s ongoing success, growth, and future-focused vision.”

Sound Leisure has announced Nick Batty as its new managing director, one of a series of strategic leadership changes that “reflect the company’s ongoing success, growth, and future-focused vision.”

Former MD Chris Black now becomes joint chair, focusing on commercial brand strategy and partnerships, alongside fellow chair Michael Black, who will concentrate on innovation and technology.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Sound Leisure at such an exciting stage in its journey,” said Batty. “Just over a year ago, I bought one of the company’s jukeboxes for myself – they are truly remarkable products.”

“To borrow from Victor Kiam’s famous line, ‘I liked the product so much, I bought the company’ – in my case, I loved the product so much I joined the company! I look forward to working with Chris, Michael and the team to support Sound Leisure’s continued success and growth.”

In addition to his role as MD, Batty will retain responsibility as finance director, bringing with him more than 30 years of board-level experience across the manufacturing, textiles, retail, and property sectors.

“These changes reflect both the success of the business and our continued drive for growth,” said Chris Black. “Nick’s financial expertise and leadership will strengthen the Board as we enter the next phase of development. Michael’s ongoing focus on innovation ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. It’s an exciting time for all involved.”

“We have so many opportunities throughout all of our divisions, SLKids Commercial Play Solutions, Sound Leisure Operations and Sound Leisure Ltd and are now in a position to begin to fulfill these.”

A Sound move for Batty

Chris Black said… “These changes reflect both the success of the business and our continued drive for growth. Nick’s financial expertise and leadership will strengthen the Board as we enter the next phase of development…