The longtime leader of Primark admitted an “error of judgement” in his behavior towards a woman in a social environment.

Associated British Foods said the boss of its Primark clothing business, Paul Marchant, had resigned with immediate effect following an allegation made by an individual about his behaviour towards her in a social environment.

The boss of Primark has resigned after an allegation over his behaviour towards a woman. Primark’s parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.