BrewDog’s chief executive steps down three months after the company’s reported £33 million takeover by a US cannabis group. James Taylor, who was appointed as the head of the Scottish brewing company in March last year, leaves the role after previously serving as chief financial officer from November 2023. The reports indicate that Taylor’s appointment followed his period in finance, positioning him to lead the business during a period that includes the change in ownership linked to the US cannabis company. The articles do not provide additional details on the reasons for Taylor’s departure, whether an interim chief executive will be appointed, or who will assume leadership next. They also do not specify any immediate operational or strategic changes tied to the takeover beyond the timing of the leadership transition. The information presented focuses on the CEO’s tenure dates and the timeframe of the acquisition, placing the resignation shortly after the transaction is completed.