Asda names David Potts as group chief executive

Summary

Asda has named David Potts as its group chief executive, with immediate effect. The Leeds-based supermarket chain is hiring a former Morrisons boss in a bid to grow the firm, according to reporting from the BBC and Investing.com.

Timeline

1. Investing.com

   3 Nov 2026, 09:30 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Asda has named David Potts as group chief executive.

2. BBC

   3 Nov 2026, 15:12 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Asda has hired ex-Morrisons boss David Potts in a bid to grow the firm, and that he takes charge of the Leeds-based company with immediate effect.