Chameleon Bar & Dining appoints Charnwood boss as new managing director: Chameleon Bar & Dining has appointed Marc Craddock as its new managing director. Craddock, who was managing director of Charnwood Pub Company, has joined Chameleon Bar & Dining with immediate effect. He replaces Phil Strong, who revealed in April he was stepping down – he was a founding director and has served the company for well over 15 years. Craddock, who became Charnwood managing director in December 2013, has 17 years experience in the industry with almost ten years at director level. Prior to his time at Charnwood, he ran the managed operation at Timothy Taylor for six years. He has also worked for Orchid Pub Company and the Spirit Group. Alistair Arkley, chairman of Chameleon Bar & Dining, said: “We are delighted to welcome Marc to our team as he brings both youth and experience to Chameleon Bar & Dining and I am very much looking forward to working with him to develop the business.” Craddock added: “I am delighted to be joining Chameleon Bar & Dining where I can see there are great opportunities in what is an excellent estate with a lot of potential.”