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Asda names former Morrisons boss David Potts chief executive

Asda has appointed David Potts, 69, formerly of Morrisons, as chief executive with immediate effect, while executive chair Allan Leighton moves to a non-executive role.

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Asda has appointed David Potts, the former boss of Morrisons, as its chief executive. The change takes effect immediately, both the Guardian and BBC News report.

The Guardian says Potts is 69. It describes Asda as the UK's third largest supermarket and says the company is still struggling to lift sales. The BBC says Asda is based in Leeds.

Allan Leighton, 73, has run the business as executive chair since 2024, according to the Guardian. He will step back to a non-executive role. Asda said that role will focus on the "long-term strategic agenda for the business".

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  1. The GuardianAsda appoints former Morrisons boss as chief executive as sales struggleTue, Nov 3, 4:44 AM EST
  2. BBC NewsAsda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firmTue, Nov 3, 10:12 AM EST

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