Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, executive 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, succeeds the outgoing CEO and will lead 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,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Norwell Wick Partnership, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 2 — Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, executive at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO....
Nov 2 — 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 Norwell Wick Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norwell Wick Partnership desk and last updated 10:35 UTC.
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