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. 1 Nov, 11:15 UTCFirst appeared on BBC Sport
2. 3 Nov, 08:40 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 3 Nov, 08:40 UTCAsda confirms David Potts as Group CEO
4. 3 Nov, 08:40 UTCFinancial Times reports Potts appointment

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