The president of the Primark company has resigned after an accusation of his behavior towards a woman.
Primark’s father, Associated Food (ABF), said Paul Marshtt resigned as the executive director of the high street brand with an immediate effect after an investigation.
The incident is related to his “harement towards a woman in a social environment.
The company said Mr. Marsant had helped the investigation.
“He has apologized to the relevant individuals, the ABF executive committee, as well as to his Primark colleagues and others related to it,” the company said.
ABF stressed that he will continue to provide support to the person who exposed the incident.
Mr. Marsant was the leader of the fast fashion series, which was based in Dublin, which has been running more than 450 shops since
He was previously in charge of the New Niga competition and played a role in Debhams, Topman and River Island.
“I am extremely hopeless.
“In ABF, we believe that the high standards of integrity are very important.
“The acting actingly is the only way to build and manage a work in the long run.
“Our colleagues and others should be treated with respect and dignity.
“Our culture must be greater than any individual.
ABF said ABF’s finance CEO Eyoin Tong is currently working as the Primark interim president, who works with the brand’s senior manager and the brand’s strategic advisory board.
Jawana Edwards, ABF’s financial controlman, is temporarily replaced by the place.
Primark, which produces nearly half of ABF sales, earned more than £9.4 billion in fiscal year 2024.
ABF shares, also owned by brands, including RYVITA and Twings, fell 4 percent in the beginning of trade.