BrewDog boss responds to criticisms on Dragon's podcast Craft brewery's boss opens up about mistakes, therapy and the loneliness of being a CEO Insider UK · Jul 5, 2022
BrewDog chief rocked by misconduct allegations seeing specialist over possible autism James Watt co-founded the craft beer company which featured in a damning BBC Disclosure documentary earlier this year. Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022
The week in audio: Upfront: Euro 2022 Guide; Between the Ears: In the Footsteps of Beryl the Boot; Good Ship Brewdog The women’s Euro championships are in safe hands with Upfront; plus, the sound effects artist who shaped postwar British film and the trouble with Brewdog The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022
Just 100 days left to spend billions of pounds of old-style paper £20 and £50 notes Old notes featuring Adam Smith, James Watt and Matthew Boulton will soon become useless The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Leaked documents detail BrewDog's failed Heineken sale New BBC series also claims that chief executive's valuation of the company stopped any deal Insider UK · Jun 22, 2022
BrewDog courts controversy over pitching partial sale of firm to Heineken BREWDOG boss James Watt engaged in preliminary discussions with Heineken over a potential partial sale of his firm, according to reports. The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2022
BrewDog co-founder reveals initial plan to build eco-brewery near Aberdeen Airport Brewery has finally managed to realise the vision, with a new 'green gas' plant installed at Ellon Insider UK · Jun 16, 2022
BrewDog considers building wind turbines on Lost Forest Estate Tree planting is set to start this autumn, but the overall rewilding project could take up to 100 years to complete Insider UK · Jun 15, 2022
BrewDog chief executive reaffirms IPO plan Co-founder says company has been waiting for the market to recover before listing Insider UK · Jun 15, 2022
BrewDog reports £5.5 million loss, while revenue rises to £286 million During 2021, the craft brewer invested more £13m into the brand to help continue its growth Insider UK · May 31, 2022
Glasgow killer serving life in prison ordered gang to murder man in terrifying flat attack The High Court in Glasgow heard that Robbie Brown arranged for an armed mob to storm the flat where MacKenzie was living and inflict multiple injuries with knives and machetes, fortunately the victim survived the horrific attack. Glasgow Live · May 15, 2022
BrewDog boss brings case against woman for 'fraud' and 'malicious communication' A pre-trial hearing saw lawyers for James Watt set out their allegations against Emili Ziem Insider UK · May 5, 2022
BrewDog CEO brings prosecution against a woman for ‘fraud’ James Watt claims Emili Ziem provided him with false information ‘for the purpose of causing distress’ The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022
BrewDog: History of controversial Scottish beer firm as boss hands staff £120,000 in shares BrewDog is worth nearly £2billion, but have been unable to avoid controversy over their 16-year history. Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022
Daily Record · May 4, 2022 BrewDog: History of controversial Scottish beer company as boss hands staff £120,000 in shares BrewDog has taken the world by storm, but the firm has courted controversy since 2008.
Wales Online · May 4, 2022 Boss of BrewDog James Watt says he will give staff 20 per cent of his stake in company Profit-sharing scheme could also see bar staff share half of the earnings from each bar
Birmingham Post · May 3, 2022 BrewDog to give 50% of bar profits to workers as founder James Watt hands over millions of shares The near-£100m share award will be worth around £30,000 a year over four years
Insider UK · May 3, 2022 BrewDog announces £100 million staff share award scheme Chief executive set to donate a fifth of his stake to mark brewery's 15th anniversary
Insider UK · Apr 11, 2022 James Watt reveals period since conduct allegations has been 'nothing short of hell' BrewDog chief executive responds to claims made by former staff and the impact they have had on him
Insider UK · Mar 16, 2022 Punks With Purpose refute BrewDog CEO's claims Workers campaign group responds to allegations that a founding member blackmailed the brewery boss
Insider UK · Mar 15, 2022 BrewDog CEO details legal action underway against 'individuals who defrauded me' Criminal prosecution for serious fraud and malicious communications ongoing in London, while civil proceedings have started at The Court of Session in Scotland
Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022 BrewDog boss claims he was forced to hire private investigators to save the business from trolls James Watt, who is under fire for making the decision, says he has been the target of a well-planned plot to ruin his reputation.
Insider UK · Mar 14, 2022 BrewDog CEO hired private investigators over alleged smear campaign Integritas Investigative Solutions approached people to get information about those he believed maligned him
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022 BrewDog boss hired private investigators to gather evidence of alleged smear campaign Integritas Investigative Solutions approached people to obtain information about those James Watt believed had maligned him, the Guardian can reveal
Insider UK · Mar 2, 2022 BrewDog triggers Ofcom complaint over BBC documentary Chief executive also complains directly to broadcaster about personal attacks within it