Ahmed Pochee
Ahmed Pochee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1939 London, England |
| Died | 18 December 1998 (aged 59) London |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | wine merchant, businessman, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Oddbins and the Great Wapping Wine Company |
Ahmed Pochee (23 September 1939 – 18 December 1998) was a British-Indian wine merchant and entrepreneur, notably the founder of Oddbins and the Great Wapping Wine Company.[1][2][3]
Early life[edit]
Pochee was born on 23 September 1939, to an Indian father of Arab or Persian descent.[4][5] His father had become blind whilst studying Medicine, but despite his disability, he worked as a chef and opened the first Indian restaurant in Edinburgh.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Faith, Nicholas (6 January 1999). "Ahmed Pochee obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Oddbins Wine – Buy Wine & Champagne Online". Oddbins. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Obituary: Ahmed Pochee". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 March 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "That Indian scent". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 August 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "After crash-landing they were lost in the jungle for a week – Historical articles and illustrations". Historical articles and illustrations. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Bin end bargains". The Herald. Glasgow. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
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