The head of fast fashion chain Primark, Paul Marchant, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted an “error of judgment” towards a woman in a social environment
Paul Marchant’s departure follows an investigation, initiated by Associated British Foods, the owners of Primark and carried out by external lawyers, into an allegation made by an individual about his behaviour towards her in a social environment.
Paul Marchant, they say, cooperated with the investigation, acknowledged his error of judgement and accepts that his actions fell below the standards expected by ABF. He has made an apology to the individual concerned, the ABF Board and also to his Primark colleagues and others connected to the business.
