Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggle
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asda category. Published on November 3, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asda category. Published on November 3, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Butler. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
David Potts to take over immediately as executive chair Allan Leighton steps back to non-executive strategic role
Asda has appointed David Potts, the 69-year-old former boss of Morrisons, as its chief executive with immediate effect as it continues to struggle to lift sales.
The UK’s third largest supermarket said its 73-year-old executive chair, Allan Leighton, who has been running the business since 2024, would now step back to a non-executive role focusing on “the long-term strategic agenda for the business”.
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