'Error of judgement' | Primark chief executive resigns after complaint of behaviour towards a woman

Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Liam Soutar
4 mins read

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Primark chief executive resigns after complaint of behaviour towards a woman

The Chief Executive of Primark has resigned after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman “in a social environment.”

Associated British Foods (ABF), the company which owns the high street clothing retailer, said Paul Marchant has stepped down with immediate effect.

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