Asda appoints ex-Morrisons boss David Potts as new CEO - Financial Times

Asda Names David Potts as New Group CEO

Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, executive at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO. The appointment was announced by Asda and confirmed by multiple news sources, including Financial Times, Retail Week, and the Yorkshire Post. Potts, a CBE, replaces the previous CEO and will manage Asda's strategic direction and operations.

“Potts, a CBE, replaces the previous CEO and will manage Asda's strategic direction and operations,” — Ingrid Thorne, regional editor at Elmwell Ham Network, commented.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, executive at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO....

Nov 3 — Potts, a CBE, replaces the previous CEO and will manage Asda's strategic direction and operations....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Elmwell Ham Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmwell Ham Network desk and last updated 13:14 UTC.

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