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Asda appoints former Morrisons boss David Potts as group CEO

Asda has appointed former Morrisons chief executive David Potts CBE as its new group CEO with immediate effect, it has been revealed. Potts takes the helm as Allan Leighton moves into the role of non-executive group chairman, as previously planned, where he will focus on the…

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