Ex-Brewdog Boss James Watt Sizes up Bombshell Bid to Buy Back Beer Firm

Ex-Brewdog boss James Watt sizes up bombshell bid to buy back beer firm

FORMER Brewdog boss James Watt is said to be mulling over a bid to buy back the firm. Industry sources told how he was looking to regain control...

James Watt ponders taking back control of BrewDog

James Watt, the co‑founder and former Chief Executive of BrewDog, is considering a bid to regain control of the Scottish brewer and bars group, as the business talks to advisers about its future. The move was first reported by hospitality industry outlet Propel. Watt stepped down as boss in May 2024 but stayed on the board in a non‑executive “captain and co‑founder” role. Day‑to‑day leadership later moved to Managing Director James Taylor. Any b…