Super Retail Group has sensationally dumped its chief executive after new information about a relationship he had with a co-worker came to light.

The company behind popular big-box retail brands Rebel, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Macpac told investors on Tuesday that Anthony Heraghty’s termination had been made with immediate effect.

“The board made this decision after receiving new information from Mr Heraghty regarding his relationship with the company’s former chief human resources officer,” the company said.

“In light of this new information, the board has concluded Mr Heraghty’s prior disclosures were not satisfactory.”

SRG said it had “exercised its discretion” to lapse Mr Heraghty’s incentives, which includes all unvested incentives and vested but unexercised rights.

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