BrewDog has strengthened its US team ahead of the launch of the Taproom at its Columbus brewery, MCA has learnt.

A year ago the Scottish brewer and pub operator introduced its US team – including VP of sales Jason Davis and ‘expansion matriarch’, Katie Murphy.

Both have now left the BrewDog team but additions have included Ben Stewart as head of sales and marketing. He joined the team across the pond this month after two years as national field sales manager for the group. He had previously worked for Red Bull.

Rona Cook, who has worked for the group since 2012, has also joined as its first head of people USA.

Keith Bennet remains in his role as special projects and business development manager for the USA, having spearheaded the brewery project.