Business · 1 July 2026

BrewDog Hands Top Job to Finance Chief James Taylor

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Customers and staff face another leadership change as BrewDog appoints a new chief executive. James Arrow left the role for personal reasons after about a year, and the Scotland-based brewer named chief financial officer James Taylor as his replacement with immediate effect. Lauren Carrol becomes chief operating officer, while James Watt had left the top job in May 2024 after 17 years.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 July 2026 at 13:03

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