Primark's Marchant was investigated over previous 'inappropriate communication', says AB Foods

Reuters2025-03-31

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Primark's former CEO Paul Marchant was investigated over a previous incident involving "inappropriate communication", a spokesperson for parent Associated British Foods ABF.L, said on Monday.

"One previous incident involving inappropriate communication was investigated some time ago. Proportionate action was taken at the time," the spokesperson said.

AB Foods said earlier on Monday that Marchant had resigned with immediate effect after he admitted to an "error of judgment" towards a woman in a social situation late last year.

(Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Kate Holton)

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