Asda Announces David Potts as Group CEO

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 11:30

Asda appoints ex-Morrisons boss David Potts as new CEO - Financial Times — Asda Announces David Potts as Group CEO

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.

“Asda has appointed David Potts CBE, executive at Morrisons, as its new Group CEO,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Wraywell Combe Partnership, observed.

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Nov 1 — 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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