Scottish beer giant BrewDog has been forced to change its Chief Executive following the departure of James Arrow due to “personal reasons”.
The company’s Chief Financial Officer, James Taylor, takes over from Arrow, who replaced founder James Watt last May.
BrewDog noted that Taylor, CFO since 2023, has been instrumental in laying the ground for a return to profitability after the group posted a loss of £59.2m in 2023. He has previously served in senior leadership roles at Mayborn, GHD, and Anya Hindmarch.
Meanwhile, the company also announced that Lauren Carrol has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. She joined BrewDog in 2018 and has been its Chief Marketing Officer since 2022, overseeing the launch of several new beers.
The group’s Chairman, Allan Leighton, said: “Taylor has been an instrumental leader at BrewDog, steering the financial strategy and laying a strong foundation for profitable growth. His deep understanding of our business, coupled with his proven track record in operational excellence, makes him the ideal choice to guide BrewDog into its next chapter.”
He added: “I would also like to congratulate Lauren for her promotion, a testament to her fantastic work and proven track record during her time at BrewDog.
“Finally, I would like to thank Arrow for his contribution to BrewDog since he arrived in 2023 and wish him every success in the future.”
