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, 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.

“Potts, a CBE, replaces the previous CEO and will oversee Asda's strategic direction and operations,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Norcroft Ford Recruitment, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 3 — 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 oversee Asda's strategic direction and operations....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norcroft Ford Recruitment desk and last updated 15:37 UTC.

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