Owner of Penneys Primark puts faith in Irishman Eoin Tonge as permanent boss  

Mr Tonge has previously held key roles at M&S and Greencore

Associated British Foods (ABF) has named Eoin Tonge as the permanent boss of Penneys and Primark, ahead of a potential demerger of the high street fashion chain. 

Associated British Foods (ABF) has named Eoin Tonge as the permanent boss of Penneys and Primark, ahead of a potential demerger of the high street fashion chain. 

Mr Tonge stepped in as interim Penneys/Primark boss a year ago to replace the chain's previous chief executive, Paul Marchant, after Mr Marchant resigned over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.