The head of fast fashion chain Primark, Paul Marchant, has resigned with immediate effect after he admitted to an "error of judgment" during an interaction with a woman in a social situation late last year.

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

Longtime Primark CEO Paul Marchant has resigned from his role effective immediately after admitting to an “error of judgment,” the company said on Monday.