Primark boss resigns after ‘error in judgement’

Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned following an allegation by a female colleague about “his behaviour towards her in a social environment”.

Associated British Foods (ABF), which owns Primark, said following an investigation by external lawyers, Mr Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement and accepts that his actions fell below the standards expected” by the business.

Mr Marchant co-operated with the investigation and apologised to the individual, said ABF.

George Weston, chief executive of ABF, said: “I am immensely disappointed. Colleagues and others must be treated with respect and dignity. Our culture has to be, and is, bigger than any one individual.”