Jonathan Leslie

Jonathan Leslie
Personal information
BornDecember 1950 (age 75)
Kasulu, Tanzania
Sport
CountryBritish (English)
HandednessRight-handed
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Great Britain
World Team Championships
Gold medal – first place1976 BirminghamTeam
Gold medal – first place1979 BrisbaneTeam
Representing  England
European Team Championships
Gold medal – first place1975 DublinTeam
Gold medal – first place1976 BrusselsTeam
Gold medal – first place1977 SheffieldTeam
Gold medal – first place1978 AmsterdamTeam
British Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place1979/1980singles

Jonathan Charles Alexander Leslie (born December 1950) is a Tanzanian born, former international squash player from England[1] and former CEO of Nikanor plc.[2]

Biography

Leslie was born in Kasulu, Tanzania,[1] was educated at Rugby School and studied at Trinity College, Oxford in the University of Oxford.[3] He represented the Oxford University squash team for the 1971 and 1972 varsity matches.[4]

He was a member of the West Wycombe Squash Club and represented Buckinghamshire at county level and was the county champion in 1972[5] and 1973.[6]

Leslie was the inaugural winner of the British Closed Championships in 1974[7] and would win it again in 1976.[8]

His finest success came at the 1976 Men's World Team Squash Championships, when he helped Great Britain become world champions with Stuart Courtney, Philip Ayton and Ian Robinson.[9] He would record a second World title success at the 1979 Men's World Team Squash Championships and would also win the British Amateur Squash Championships during the 1979/80 season, defeating Ross Norman in the final.[10]

Leslie also won four gold medals for the England men's national squash team at the European Squash Team Championships in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978.[11][12] He reached the number 1 ranking in the United Kingdom in December 1976.[13]

Leslie was a barrister by trade and was called to the bar in 1974.[14]

After retiring from playing he continued working as a barrister before becoming Chief Executive Officer of Nikanor Plc and branches of the Rio Tinto (corporation).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Johnny Leslie (England)". Squash Info. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Jonathan Charles Alexander LESLIE". Companies House gov.uk. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Best form for many years". Buckinghamshire Examiner. 17 November 1972. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ↑ "Men's Varsity Squash Record". Oxford University Squash Rackets Club. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Another good win for Bucks". Buckinghamshire Examiner. 19 January 1973. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "Leslie takes the title". Buckinghamshire Examiner. 23 February 1973. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "Squash title goes to Leslie". Birmingham Daily Post. 26 March 1975. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ↑ "History - British National Squash Champions 1974-2021". British National Squash Championships. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ginger beer king!". Daily Express. 14 May 1976. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. ↑ "John shines at Wembley". Manchester Evening News. 5 February 1980. p. 26. Retrieved 27 May 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  11. ↑ "European Team Squash Championships". InterSportStats. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Men's European Team Championship: Event History (53 events)". Squash Info. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Jonathan is top". Nottingham Evening Post. 23 December 1976. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  14. ↑ "Leslie's chance". The Scotsman. 18 December 1976. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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