Leon spent some 27 years with Philips Records/Phonogram, joining as a salesman in 1959. During the 1970-1980s, he was responsible for re-issuing and compiling recordings from the catalogue and released more than 100 albums as marketing co-ordinator.
Affectionately known as Leon Camp-it-up-daily.
A fine alto sax player, he was highly respected at Phonogram Records.