This is “an allegation made by a person concerning her behavior towards him in a social environment”, said a press release, which specifies that the executive director of the Irish low -cost clothing has apologized “to the person concerned”.
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The executive director of the Irish Low Primark clothing channel Primark, Paul Marchant, resigned on Monday March 31, after an investigation into his “behavior” towards a woman. This investigation, “Led by external lawyers” and initiated by Associated British Foods (ABF), the group that owns Primark, follows “An allegation made by a person concerning her behavior towards her in a social environment”It is explained in the press release.
Contacted by AFP, ABF does not immediately give any other details on the circumstances of the facts alleged against its former leader. According to the press release, this “has cooperated in the investigation, recognized his error of judgment and accepts that his actions have been below the expected standards”. “He apologized to the person concerned, to the board of directors of ABF, his colleagues from Primark and other people related to the company”Is it added.
ABF specifies in its press release wanting “Provide a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment, where all employees and third parties are treated with dignity and respect”. The group also brings “His support for the person who brought this behavior to his attention”. Paul Marchant had succeeded in 2009 in Arthur Ryan, the founder of the company, launched in 1969 in Ireland under the name Penneys. He is temporarily replaced by Eoin Tonge, ABF financial director.
