Primark boss admits ‘error of judgment’ and resigns after woman’s allegation

Paul Marchant accepts behaviour fell below standards expected at owner Associated British Foods

The boss of Primark has admitted an “error of judgment” and resigned following an allegation made by a woman about his behaviour towards her in a social environment, the retailer’s owner has said.

Associated British Foods (ABF) said on Monday that Paul Marchant cooperated with an investigation it initiated, accepted that his actions fell below the standards it expected and resigned with immediate effect.

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