Why David Potts is back for ‘one last big job’ at Asda

PREFERRED David Potts profile shot

Former Morrisons CEO David Potts has unexpectedly been named as the new Asda boss. What will he bring to the retailer, and does he have the appetite to complete its turnaround?

It’s been over five years since Asda had a chief executive. Roger Burnley left the business on August 6, 2021, just months after the supermarket giant was bought for £6.8bn by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital.

 

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