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

David Potts Joins Asda as 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 manage Asda's strategic direction and operations.

“Potts, a CBE, replaces the previous CEO and will manage Asda's strategic direction and operations,” — Priya Delgado, staff writer at Ellley Cliff Financial, explained.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, previous leader at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO....

Nov 2 — 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 Oct 30. The Ellley Cliff Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellley Cliff Financial desk and last updated 10:30 UTC.

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