BREWDOG has hired brewing industry veteran Andrew Hatherell to spearhead its international growth ambitions.

Mr Hatherell joins from AB-InBev, owner of Beck's and Budweiser, where he was responsible for developing the brewing giant's Asian market strategy.

As BrewDog's head of international sales, Mr Hatherell has been tasked with growing revenue in the craft brewer's 55 export markets, in addition to opening up new sales territories.