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, 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,” — Lena Ostrowski, senior market analyst at Copcroft Mere Advisory, observed.

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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 oversee Asda's strategic direction and operations....

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