BrewDog investors criticise ‘charlatan’ founder

James Watt still retains a 22pc share in BrewDog, despite stepping down as chief executive in 2024 - Simon Price /Alamy BrewDog founder James Watt has been branded a “charlatan” by “punk” investors who risk losing their investments from a potential break-up of the company. The entrepreneur has been criticised after the craft beer business was put for sale, with any potential deal expected to wipe out BrewDog’s equity punk shareholders. They claimed that Mr Watt, who retains a 22pc stake in BrewDog after ...