# BrewDog co-founder James Watt makes bid to buy back beer firm

James Watt, the co-founder of BrewDog, has launched a bid to buy back the craft beer company he helped build. The effort comes after he stepped down as CEO in 2024, and a successful purchase could significantly shift the firm's future ownership and strategic direction.

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- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vyv2v2vmzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:14:39 GMT