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

David Potts Takes Over as Asda's New Group CEO

Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, previous leader 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 lead Asda's strategic direction and operations.

“The appointment was announced by Asda and confirmed by multiple news sources, including Financial Times, Retail Week, and the Yorkshire Post,” — Hugo Halloway, regional editor at Copley Wick Network, commented.

Timeline

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

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Copley Wick Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copley Wick Network desk and last updated 12:31 UTC.

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