Stop iTunes launching when iphone is supervised by another computer

I'm testing an iPhone for work and as a pre-existing iPhone and iPad user, have a small USB hub to charge and sync my devices. The problem I now have is that whenever I connect my work iPhone (a 5c), iTunes launches itself and then tells me that "this iPhone is supervised by another computer and cannot be used with this computer". Of course this means I can't tell iTunes not to launch when I connect that device as there are no device-specific settings accessible to me.
Is there any way of forcing iTunes to stop its (frankly silly) behaviour of launching whenever I connect any iOS device?
I've already turned this function off for the three devices I own so if there is a global setting somewhere, I'd appreciate a pointer. Otherwise it looks like I'll need a separate power feed just to charge this one device.
Thanks,
Guy

The phone was not properly reset by the previous owner. You can try deleting any profiles on the phone in Settings. If that fails try Settings/General/Reset - Erase all content and settings. And if that fails it is probably a stolen phone.

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