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, succeeds the outgoing CEO and will lead Asda's strategic direction and operations.

“Potts, a CBE, succeeds the outgoing CEO and will lead Asda's strategic direction and operations,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Bramton Bridge Staffing, added during the briefing.

Timeline

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

Nov 3 — Potts, a CBE, succeeds the outgoing 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 1. The Bramton Bridge Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramton Bridge Staffing desk and last updated 12:05 UTC.

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