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

Asda Appoints David Potts as 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 oversee 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,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Wilburn Brook Solutions, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, former CEO of Morrisons, as its new Group CEO....

Nov 2 — 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 1. The Wilburn Brook Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilburn Brook Solutions desk and last updated 10:48 UTC.

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