An 18-year-old has launched a bid to become the chief executive of convenience store group Nisa Retail.

Harris Aslam, from Fife, Scotland, left school at 13 which no qualifications, but has previously worked as a youth board director at B&Q and is now studying for a law degree at Abertay University, Dundee as well as a part time Master of Arts degree at the University of St Andrews.

Mr Aslam, who already sits on the board of the company, has worked in the grocery industry since he was 13 and joined the board of Nisa at 16.

He told The Sunday Times: “Two years ago there was criticism when I applied for the [nonexecutive] role.

“I was against three other applicants who had a lot more experience, but the membership chose me. It wasn't by a small majority, it was a clear majority. The membership is passionate for change. We've already delivered a lot of change within the business since my appointment.”