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Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss David Potts as CEO

Asda appoints David Potts as group CEO

1 Nov 3 3:33 AM · 8d ago · 5 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 2

Asda announced that David Potts, the 69-year-old former CEO of Morrisons, will take over as chief executive with immediate effect. Allan Leighton, who has led the company since 2024, transitions to non-executive chairman focusing on long-term strategy.

Asda appoints David Potts as group CEO
Guardian Business

“David has an outstanding record in our industry, his experience is exactly what we now require for the next stage of our transformation and beyond.”

Allan Leighton

David Potts New group CEO of AsdaAllan LeightonAllan Leighton Former CEO, now non-executive chairmanAsda UK's third-largest supermarket chain

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What was reported 3 claims about this development

  1. 3 outlets Asda appoints David Potts CBE as Group CEO

    first by Asda, 8d ago · also The Times, Financial Times

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  2. 2 outlets Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggle

    first by Guardian, 8d ago · also The Guardian

  3. 1 outlet Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive

    first by The Telegraph, 8d ago

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