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, former CEO of 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.

“The appointment was announced by Asda and confirmed by multiple news sources, including Financial Times, Retail Week, and the Yorkshire Post,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Elmstone Dale Solutions, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, former CEO of Morrisons, as its new Group CEO....

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

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 55% of Lembellie readers said yes.

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmstone Dale Solutions desk and last updated 10:33 UTC.

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