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Scottish beer giant BrewDog has announced new leadership changes, with the appointment of James Taylor as CEO and Lauren Carrol as COO, effective immediately.

In May 2024, co-founder James Watt stepped down as CEO after 17 years. COO James Arrow took over but will now resign for personal reasons.

While making the announcement, BrewDog thanked Arrow for his contribution to the company, firstly in the role of COO and then as CEO, a role he held from 2024 until now.

Taylor has overseen BrewDog’s finance operations during a period of significant transformation, including the return of the business to profitability in 2024. Prior to joining the company, he held senior leadership roles at Mayborn. Carrol joined BrewDog in 2018 and was appointed CMO in 2022.

Allan Leighton, chairman of BrewDog, 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 continued: “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."