James Watt is the entrepreneurial founder of BrewDog who transformed a small craft beer startup into a global billion-dollar brand through unconventional strategies developed during his early career as a North Atlantic fishing boat captain.
As CEO of Scotland's largest independent brewery and the 14th most valuable beer brand worldwide, James authored the best-selling "Business for Punks," translated into over 30 languages. His achievements earned him Great British Entrepreneur of the Year and an MBE for business innovation.
James leverages his experience navigating life-threatening situations at sea to tackle business challenges with a distinctive approach. His leadership philosophy combines strategic risk assessment with attention-grabbing marketing that has helped BrewDog expand to 65 countries with nearly 4,000 employees producing over one million beer cans daily. This practical expertise offers organizations a blueprint for standing out in crowded markets while building authentic brand identity.
Audiences gain actionable strategies for calculated risk-taking, insights into creating memorable marketing campaigns that reflect company values, and practical approaches to scaling businesses while maintaining a distinctive brand voice in competitive industries.
Book James to inspire your team with proven methods for transforming bold vision into market-disrupting reality.
How can I book James Watt for my next event?
Email james.watt@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for James Watt available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about James Watt's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting James directly.
What topics does James Watt specialise in?
James Watt specialises in discussing entrepreneurship, strategic risk-taking, brand marketing and more.
What is James Watt's speaking style like?
James delivers insightful analyses on Middle Eastern affairs, drawing from extensive diplomatic experience. His engaging lectures and consultancy work provide valuable perspectives on security, political development, and humanitarian issues.
Does James Watt offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, James Watt offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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