Tilray confirmed it will not appoint a direct replacement. Instead, BrewDog will be fully integrated into Tilray International's operating structure. Chief Operating Officer Lauren Carroll will oversee the company's day-to-day operations, reporting to Rajnish Ohri, President of Tilray International.
According to Tilray, a standalone chief executive is no longer required as BrewDog now operates within the group's international business.
Taylor, who became CEO in March 2025, is the third BrewDog chief executive to leave in just over two years. Founder James Watt stepped down in 2024, while his successor, James Arrow, served for less than a year before Taylor took over.
Taylor led BrewDog through a turbulent period marked by continued financial challenges and the company's sale to Tilray after it entered administration. At the time of the acquisition, BrewDog carried more than £500 million in debt. The company had previously reported a pre-tax loss of nearly £37 million on revenue of £357 million and announced plans to close 38 bars, resulting in around 500 job losses.
A Tilray spokesperson thanked Taylor for leading BrewDog through its ownership transition and wished him success in the future.
