THE boss of Primark has quit after an investigation was launched into alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a female member of staff.
Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high-street brand with immediate effect.
The company said Mr Marchant co-operated with the investigation, “acknowledged his error of judgment 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,”; it added.
ABF stressed that it will continue to offer support to the individual who brought the incident to its attention.
