Asda appoints former Morrisons boss David Potts as CEO

Asda has named David Potts CBE as its Group CEO, according to its own announcement and coverage from the Financial Times and Retail Week. Potts previously led Morrisons.

Timeline

1. 3 Nov, 08:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 3 Nov, 08:40 UTCAsda confirms David Potts as Group CEO
3. 3 Nov, 08:40 UTCFinancial Times reports Potts appointment
4. 3 Nov, 09:11 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• david pottsGoogle Trends
• Asda appoints David Potts CBE as Group CEOAsda
• Asda names former Morrisons boss Potts as chief executiveRetail Week
• UK supermarket Asda names former Morrisons boss David Potts as CEOReuters
• Asda stuns grocery by hiring ex-Morrisons boss as new CEOThe Grocer
• Asda appoints retail veteran David Potts as new bossThe Times