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Anshu Chandra, United Wholesale Scotland, West Street, Glasgow

? Job title: trading controller

? Date you joined the company: December 2004

? Previous employers: Compass Cash & Carry, Glasgow (10 years)

? Responsible for: licensed products

? College/University: graduation in Science. Post graduate studies in English Literature

? Married/single/family: married with two children, a son and daughter

? Leisure time spent: time with family, reading, exploring nature, socialising with friends

? Offer one piece of advice to help suppliers succeed with you: support our initiatives and we will work in partnership

? The best promotion currently running with our customers is:  buy any five cases of mixed San Miguel brand NRBs and get Strongbow Cider 8pk cans free

? My vote for the best current/recent TV/press advertising is: John Smith's Extra Smooth

? The best new product launch this year is: Coca-Cola Zero

? Gripe of the month: suppliers must try to understand the needs and aspirations of the independent trade and don't leave all your eggs in one basket.