Summary
Martin Dickie, one of the co-founders of Brewdog, has left the company for personal reasons. Brewdog is facing economic challenges, leading to the closure of some of its bars. Dickie's departure will not affect the company's leadership structure.
Key Facts
- Martin Dickie co-founded Brewdog in 2007 with James Watt.
- Dickie recently left Brewdog, citing personal reasons for his departure.
- Last year, James Watt stepped down as CEO but remained with the company in a different role.
- Brewdog plans to close 10 bars in the UK due to economic challenges like rising costs and increased regulation.
- Dickie helped Brewdog expand into the spirits and cocktail market.
- Former workers previously accused the company of having a "culture of fear."
- Brewdog faced criticism for deciding not to pay new staff the real living wage, opting for the lower legal minimum wage instead.
- Martin Dickie and James Watt will both keep their shares in the company.
