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, 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, takes over from the current CEO and will lead Asda's strategic direction and operations.

“Potts, a CBE, takes over from the current CEO and will lead Asda's strategic direction and operations,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Halcroft Mere Recruitment, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, previous leader at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO....

Nov 2 — Potts, a CBE, takes over from the current CEO and will lead Asda's strategic direction and operations....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Halcroft Mere Recruitment 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 Halcroft Mere Recruitment desk and last updated 11:11 UTC.

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