Eoin Tonge
Eoin Tonge is the Chief Financial Officer of Associated British Foods (ABF) and has been appointed as the interim CEO of Primark following the resignation of Paul Marchant. Tonge has been with ABF for several years, where he has been instrumental in overseeing financial strategies and operations within the group. His temporary leadership will guide Primark as the company navigates challenges related to recent events and aims to uphold its commitment to a dignified and respectful workplace.
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Eoin Tonge is the interim chief executive of Primark and is considered a credible internal candidate for the full-time position.
Penneys owner’s plan to split fashion from food fails to excite investing front row – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-08
Eoin Tonge has been given the nod to head up Primark on an interim basis following the resignation of Paul Marchant.
Irish man given nod to head up Penneys was cutting his teeth in business at 21 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Eoin Tonge was tapped to become interim CEO immediately following Marchant's resignation.
Primark CEO steps down citing 'error of judgement'
United States· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge will act as Primark CEO on an interim basis following Paul Marchant's resignation.
Primark boss Marchant resigns after 'error of judgment'
Guyana· 2025-03-31
Eoin Tonge will act as Primark CEO on an interim basis.
Primark CEO resigns after ‘error of judgment’United States· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge will temporarily take over as CEO of Primark following Paul Marchant's resignation.
CEO da Primark demite-se após um “erro de julgamento” relativamente a uma mulher | Moda
Portugal· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge will act as Primark chief executive on an interim basis following Paul Marchant's resignation.
Primark chief Paul Marchant resigns after investigation into inappropriate behaviour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge has been appointed as the interim replacement for Paul Marchant.
Le directeur de Primark démissionne après une enquête sur son « comportement » envers une femme
France· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge will lead the interim management to ensure operational stability while ABF evaluates its long-term steps.
Renuncia el CEO de Primark tras ser acusado de comportamiento inapropiado con una mujer
Uruguay· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge will become Primark's interim chief executive following Paul Marchant's departure.
Primark boss quits after woman's complaint about behaviour
United Kingdom· 2025-03-31Eoin Tonge is temporarily replacing Paul Marchant as the CEO of Primark.
Le patron de Primark démissionne après le signalement d'une femme sur son "comportement"
Monaco· 2025-03-31