Primark boss resigns over improper conduct – DW – 03/31/2025 | EUROtoday

Primark chief Paul Marchant introduced his resignation with rapid impact on Monday after allegations that he behaved inappropriately in direction of a lady “in a social environment.”

The guardian firm, Associated British Foods, stated Marchant cooperated with an investigation led by exterior attorneys and acknowledged his “error of judgement.”

“I am immensely disappointed,” stated CEO George Weston.

“Acting responsibly is the only way to build and manage a business over the long term. Colleagues and others must be treated with respect and dignity. Our culture has to be, and is, bigger than any one individual.”

Marchant apologized to the accuser, colleagues, and the corporate board.

ABF’s chief monetary officer has been tapped to step in as interim CEO.

Low value, excessive controversy

Marchant had led Primark since 2009, the identical yr the shops first entered the German market.

The Irish chain operates greater than 450 shops in 17 international locations throughout Europe and the United States.

Primark has expanded because of its extraordinarily low costs and stylish presentation. But its low costs have additionally attracted controversy.

The quick vogue model has beforehand come below hearth for poor working circumstances of their manufacturing services. It was one of many manufacturers that was linked to the Bangladeshi textile manufacturing facility that collapsed in 2013, killing greater than 1,000 individuals.

Edited by: Zac Crellin