JW
James Watt
Executive
James Watt is the co-founder and former CEO of Brewdog.
Notable Quotes
"If successful, everyone who has signed up to Second Best will own the same stake in Brewdog they once held. For free."View Story →
"The firm should be owned by the equity punks and I will endeavour to ensure that happens."View Story →
"We are aware of an incident involving Brewdog and we are assessing the information provided."View Story →
Related Stories
Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.
July 17, 2026Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.
July 15, 2026Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
February 27, 2026