Asim Sarwar, MD, United Wholesale (Scotland) group

Age: 31

Works at: United Wholesale (Scotland) group

Job Title: Managing director

After performing “every role in the business”, from cleaning toilets to operating checkouts, Asim Sarwar was appointed MD of United Wholesale at just 25. Under his direction it posted a record 22% rise in pre-tax profits in its last financial resultsmaking it the fastest-growing wholesaler in Scotland and the country’s biggest symbol. He’s currently president of the Scottish Wholesale Association, the youngest ever.

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