James Watt

James Watt is the co-founder of BrewDog, a Scottish brewery recently sold to US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray for £33m. He is currently newsworthy due to the fallout from this sale, which will result in nearly 500 job losses and leave many early-stage crowdfunders with losses. Watt has admitted to "many mistakes" in a LinkedIn post, a platform he has previously used to express political views. The sale follows BrewDog's announcement last month that it was closing its distilling brands. Consultants were appointed to oversee the sale process, raising concerns about the company's future and potential break-up. The events highlight the challenges faced by BrewDog and the impact on its investors and employees.