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 oversee Asda's strategic direction and operations.

“Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, executive at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO,” — Owen Marlowe, contributing analyst at Shipcroft Bury Group, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 1 — 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 oversee Asda's strategic direction and operations....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Shipcroft Bury Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipcroft Bury Group desk and last updated 11:57 UTC.

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