who we are
professional
creatives, producers, designers
technicians, project & production managers
Ultimately in all businesses it is the people and culture that makes the difference. We have a talented, friendly and multidisciplinary in-house team of experts, all living by our unifying Chameleon Credo – to combine creative insight with a capability to deliver and a culture that cares. Before we introduce our full time team of idea generators and problem solvers here is a brief summary of the 5 disciplines they span.
project management
Each client is unique and so is every event. That’s why we make every effort to understand the needs of the audience and client in the planning stage. Whether the brief is to create a unique brand activation, deliver a sales event and trip to an exotic location, provide a screen and PA system for a 2 hour meeting or a 10 week programme of international roadshows culminating in a huge gala occasion for 1000 people, we take care to plan with the utmost attention to detail. We believe that communication is king. That’s why we provide you with a dedicated project manager to keep you informed every step of the way. Your project manager prepares detailed working documents including your project timeline, HSE, insurances and legal documentation. They’ll oversee the production of any client pre-event content and communication required and manage the onsite delivery, then ensure a productive event debrief takes place.
design and creative
Our in-house design and creative team produce stunning ideas that help shape or respond to a brief, and can present them through stunning 3D visualisations and flythroughs to ensure you can build energy and get sign-off internally for projects. We pride ourselves on only developing concepts that can actually be delivered on time and without compromise, as we bake in up-front the delivery expertise of our multi-skilled teams.
event production
Our experienced production team are dedicated to making sure our client experiences are designed for maximum impact and delivered flawlessly. We have AV specialists covering rigging, video, audio and lighting to production managers and coordinators with immediate access to our warehouse full of state-of-the-art equipment. So we are here to deliver what you need to turn brilliant ideas into an event bursting with personality.
carpentry
Our in-house team, workshop and CNC machine ensure bespoke and perfect builds whatever the requirement or design brief. Having this capability in-house enables continuity from design to build, as well as flexibility to adapt to any changes required right up to the last minute.
client and business development
We are proud to be client focused and keen to promote the value of our services to clients old and new. Our development team look to understand a client’s agenda and ensure we can help them thrive and meet their goals through the services we offer. We do not sell a product but look to build relationships over a long period of time. This team are always available as another touchpoint throughout a project and are focused on ensuring clients are happy, underst
OK, now over to the team….
alex titley
office manager and accounts assistant
Alex brings a diverse range of skills to the ever-changing environment of the Chameleon office. Her experience from a range of industries and ability to adapt to every situation keeps the back office running efficiently.
Outside the office, Alex can be found on the side of a rugby pitch patching up players, in her garden or supporting young people gain key skills through Scouting.
amanda rhodes
designer
Our designer Amanda has a wealth of creative and design knowledge gained from both university and professional experience. She has been harnessing these skills at Chameleon, for nearly 10 years, developing industry leading 3D renders and flythroughs which bring event and activation concepts to life for our clients.
Outside of the office she is a dog lover with a passion for ensuring things always look good with her keen artistic eye; in the office this includes all things graphic, proposals, and 3D visuals.
andy cox
technical project manager
Andy brings over 35 years of experience in live events, beginning his career in theatre and specialising in audio, music composition and sound design. Career highlights include leading as Head of Sound on Les Misérables and creating sound designs for BBC radio dramas such as Homefront and The Archers.
With extensive expertise in corporate events, he ensures seamless technical delivery while bringing a touch of theatre magic to every project he leads.
Andy loves family time, traveling, music, watching cricket, perfecting his coffee craft, and is always on hand with a Dad joke!
andy leatherland
business development manager
Andy has found his calling in the events industry, bringing experience and knowledge from a sales career spanning many different sectors. He thrives on collaborating with clients, understanding their aspirations, and becoming their go-to partner in making their goals a reality.
Outside of work his passion is training and competing in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and his claim to fame is that he once competed against Hollywood Actor, Tom Hardy. He is a firm believer in the importance and value of health and fitness in his life, but he does have a weakness for the occasional burger.
cameron kerr
production manager
With over a decade at Chameleon, Cameron knows what it takes to bring events to life – especially when it comes to live video and CNC programming. From corporate conferences to large-scale productions, he has been behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly on time, and on point.
Starting out in the warehouse in 2014, Cameron built a strong technical foundation then grew into production management – bringing a mix of technical know-how, calmness under pressure, and a knack for problem-solving. Whether it’s building a show from the ground up or jumping in to help fine-tune the details, Cameron is all about making the process easy for clients and delivering a show that looks great and runs even better.
As a huge NFL fan and cap collector he is first in line to work on the events and activations for our longstanding client, New Era.
chris bertram
managing director
Chris brings over 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams, shaping dynamic strategies, and driving growth in the live events industry. With a sharp focus on people, operations, and delivering excellence, he ensures every project is backed by strong leadership and smart decision-making.
Having spent many vibrant years living and working in stunning locations like Ibiza, Mallorca, Mexico, Rhodes and Crete, Chris brings a global perspective and a confident, can-do attitude to every challenge.
A lifelong vinyl enthusiast and DJ of 25+ years, he also loves travel, spending quality time with family, and long, rejuvenating countryside walks with his dogs. Known for his people-first leadership style, Chris brings boundless energy, a big heart, and a relentless drive to create truly extraordinary experiences every time.
chris fellows
head of client development
Chris brings a wealth of experience within event production. He has developed long term, trusting relationships with clients over 2 decades from a wide range of business and public sectors.
He knows a thing or two about delivering first class customer experiences and takes pride in making sure our clients’ needs are always met when planning creative, memorable, and inspiring events. Chris’s honesty and commitment inspires client confidence.
When Chris isn’t busy at work, he likes nothing more than spending quality holiday and travel time with his family and socialising with pals watching his favourite sport, rugby.
emma freestone
project manager
Lover of lists and the most organised person on the planet, Emma works as project manager, masterminding the fine details of our client’s events.
Emma is organisation personified which makes her both diligent and efficient, not only this, her sharp eye for detail and creative mind means she loves to grapple with an exciting new brief – you name it, she’s on it faster than the speed of light!
When Emma isn’t managing client events you can find her down the front at a gig soaking up some live music or relaxing in a local coffee shop getting a caffeine boost.
leon
brand mascot & morale manager
Leon’s not just a mascot; he’s the heartbeat of Chameleon.
Cool under pressure, curious by nature and always in the thick of the action, Leon brings colour, character, and a sense of fun to every job. He’s travelled more miles than our flight cases, popped up at events across the globe, and somehow always finds the best lighting.
Catch him popping up at events, in the studio, or on your feed—Leon keeps us smiling, reminds us how to seamlessly blend into our clients environment, and proves that even the smallest team member can make a big impact.
matt gladman
av technician
Coming from a TV studio background, Matt loves the challenge and variety of our work which means he gets to be part of a multi-skilled team transforming spaces of all shapes and sizes and developing and operating bespoke AV solutions for every job. He even enjoys the work out of lifting flight cases and loading trucks.
When he isn’t busy prepping for events, you can find him peering through the lens of a camera, taking photos of the world around him. He is also a big lover of music and plays guitar and bass. All it takes is a good beat and Matt can’t help but start a thumping little groove on his bass, making his room rumble until the neighbours complain.
mike linnette
senior technician
With over 25 years in the production business, Mike’s highlights reel is impressive – over 1000 onsite events and an estimated 500k miles worth of travel, delivering events for hundreds of clients. Glowing feedback from clients is par for the course, as he always goes above and beyond – it’s part of his nature.
When not in a hotel room or on the motorway, Mike’s main hobbies are darts (he has completed a nine-dart finish), being a Power Seller on eBay and his beloved Liverpool Football club.
nick pendleton
executive chairman and owner
Nick is the proud Executive Chair and owner of Chameleon Live, as well as sister company Entec Live, the UK’s longest running music live production sound and lighting company. He also sits on the board of a range of fast growth technology businesses and advises companies big and small on strategy and growth.
He holds an MBA, an MSc in Strategic Marketing and post graduate professional qualification in Finance and Marketing. His experiences working for Aviva, Santander, Ernst & Young, BT and Royal Mail bring a client-side perspective to all our work.
His time as a Director of the Reading Festival and the Marquee Club, both founded by his entrepreneurial family, also ensures he understands the needs of artists, promoters and venues. Nick has been featured in media outlets including BBC News, Radio 4’s Today, Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money, The Times, Financial Times, Telegraph and even The Record Collector.
He has an ever growing music book and record collection and will watch any music documentary going. He has applied this passion to co-author The Marquee, The World’s Greatest Music Venue, which explores how the modern music scene and festival culture was born at this small club in the heart of Soho where he virtually grew up.
rachel williams
head of finance
Rachel is our number-cruncher extraordinaire bringing over 25 years of experience ‘counting beans’ in the finance sector. She has worked with both SMEs and global companies, showcasing her expertise and dedication to financial management and strategy.
She is a self-proclaimed (and proud!) geek, who is at her happiest when deep within a spreadsheet, checking budgets, reviewing data, and making sure the pennies add up!
Outside of her professional life, Rachel enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with her family, and tackling the occasional puzzle.
richard lake
senior carpenter
Richard is chief ‘chippy’ here at Chameleon and, for over a decade, has been a trusted specialist in creating beautiful and precise staging, sets and event structures.
He uses his impressive carpentry skills to bring to life the bespoke creative sets which he and our production team conceive. He’s mastered everything from meticulous truck packs to complex builds across a wide range of events.
Though he might jokingly refer to himself as having “a bad back and a sometimes-grumpy outlook”, what truly sets Richard apart is his consistent reliability and straightforward approach. He’s known for his efficiency, keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to getting things done right the first time – no shortcuts, no drama. Richard is someone crews and clients know they can rely on to deliver clean, safe, and stunning scenic builds every time.
Outside of work, he has the same level of craftsmanship on the darts oche and the card table.
sam parkins
head of production
Starting with Chameleon as a Junior Tech, then Technician, Senior Tech, Technical Project Manager, Production Manager and now Head of Production, Sam has done the hard yards and grown along with Chameleon over two decades.
He’s creative and he’s practical – a rare breed. No wonder Chameleon’s clients ask for his advice so often! Being brave with design whatever the budget enables, keeping things fresh, he has an outstanding body of work that he and we are really proud of.
Outside of work Sam spends most of his time building memories for his young family. With a little bit of planning and imagination, he usually makes sure his family holidays incorporate his pre-kids passions for gigs, music and travel.
sarah pendleton
director and owner
Sarah’s work life spans architecture and marketing and the area in between – the creation of beautiful, inspiring branded spaces.
After studying at Trinity College, Cambridge she became an inaugural WPP Marketing Fellow under the guidance of industry legends Jeremy Bullmore and Martin Sorrell. She worked, in London and New York, across all marketing, design and communication disiplines. From advertising and direct marketing at J Walter Thompson, to corporate identity at Enterprise IG (now Superunion) and branded retail environments at BDG McColl (now BDG Architecture and Design). A thirst for learning means that, at last count, she had 4 degrees – in Social and Political Sciences, Architecture, Commercial Art and Speech and Language Sciences. She has provided marketing and branding consultancy as a freelance to many agencies and end clients including a major stint with John Lewis over the years.
Now her expertise and experience is focused on our team and clients, covering brand strategy and identity, messaging and client copy writing…and she tries to build complicated Lego models when time allows.
stacey mccord
project manager
As a Leo, Stacey is loyal, passionate and committed to every project she works on. Outside of work, you will find Stacey on a yoga mat or channelling the energies of crystals.
When Stacey is not balancing on her head, she is using it to project manage and fine tune the delivery of creative events of all types. A memory maker and ideas person, Stacey is always thinking outside the box. Nothing is too big or too small. Whether glamourous or mucky, Stacey is always ready to roll up her sleeves, and channel her energies, to deliver a successful client event.
veronica willetts
technical project manager
With over a decade’s experience in the events industry, Veronica is passionate about the magic that happens when customer service and creative thought meet technical production.
Before moving country to join us, Veronica worked with a wide range of hotels and venues in Canada and Australia where she accumulated a depth of knowledge and understanding of what events and audiences need.
When not working hard to bring clients’ ideas to life, Veronica is an avid reader of historical fiction and regency romance; and nothing de-stresses her more quickly than going for a run or singing her favourite songs – just don’t ask for an impromptu performance, that’s strictly between her and her showerhead.
will riley
carpenter
Will has become well known for one thing: his unmatched love of making jigs. On the workshop floor, Will is all about precision.
He’s constantly dreaming up new jigs and clever solutions to make builds faster, cleaner, and more consistent. Whether it’s scenic construction or staging components, if there’s a smarter way to do it, Will’s probably already halfway through building a jig for it.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find him covered in sawdust, tinkering with new ideas or refining his latest creation. Quirky, crafty, and always thinking outside the box (even when he is building one) – Will is one of a kind.
be part of our team
We put our success down to the culture which we have created within our team and the collaborative relationship we have with our clients. Whether you’re an event production pro, experienced freelancer or just starting out, if you think you have what it takes we’d love to hear from you.
supporting our local community
We have been privileged to work with local charity Willen Hospice for the last 10 years. The hospice provides incredible support and specialist end-of-life care for people in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.
We help this awe-inspiring charity deliver their fundraising events.
Monies raised at their Brain Game quiz night, Alternative Ascot race days and Lights of Love ceremony go towards the costs of running much needed services for people in palliative care, their carers, family and friends.
We are proud of what we achieve together and we look forward to supporting them for many, many more years to come….
get in touch
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