Andy Bond steps down as Asda chairman
 
Tue, 4th January 2011
 
 

Andy Bond steps down as Asda chairman

4 January, 2011 | By Jennifer Creevy

Asda chairman Andy Bond has stepped down from his position to focus on Walmart's Massmart acquisition in South Africa and will leave once that deal is completed, expected at the end of March.

 
 
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