Playnation strengthens team with new appointment

He commented: “I’m excited to join a company that has such a strong track record in the family entertainment and leisure sector. Playnation has a very talented and dedicated team and I’m looking forward to playing a part in the business’s growth and success over the coming years.”

The start of 2014 also sees Playnation’s Retail Director, Eric Doherty, join the company’s Board of Directors. Eric joined the business in 2011 but has recently been promoted to the executive role where he will have further responsibilities within retail development.

Adam Hodges, CEO of Playnation, said: “As our focus on the family entertainment sector continues to grow, we’re dedicated to providing consistently new environments, successes and innovations for customers. These two appointments reflect Playnation’s focus on our retail offering, and our desire to continue to build on our proven operational excellence.

“With Mark’s previous experience within the leisure industry and as an established senior manager, we are certain that he will be a great asset to the company. We have big plans for 2014, and the strengthening of our executive board is testament to our commitment to expand the business.”

Playnation was established in 2013 following an MBO backed by Palatine Private Equity. The company is a market leader for Family Entertainment Centres and currently operates machines in over 1,000 locations, within holiday parks, bowling alleys, airports, and motorway service stations, including Butlins, Haven, Park Resorts, Parkdean, Welcome Break, Moto, Roadchef and Tenpin.