The UN inquiry surrounds a contract to supply peacekeepers in Liberia
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Catering giant Compass has sacked a senior executive following an investigation into how United Nations' (UN) contracts were awarded.
The world's biggest caterer said Peter Harris, the boss of the company's UK & Ireland, Middle East and Africa division, had been dismissed.
Two other employees involved with UN contracting have also been dismissed.
Last month, the UN suspended UK-based Compass following allegations of contract bidding irregularities.
'Serious concerns'
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The investigation has raised serious concerns as to whether, within ESS, there has been... improper conduct
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The UN said at the time that it was investigating claims that Compass-owned division Eurest Support Services (ESS) had improperly obtained information on a $62m (?35m) contract to supply UN peacekeepers in Liberia with food and water.
As a result, Compass brought in law firm Freshfields to investigate the relationship between ESS and the UN and announced the suspension of Mr Harris.
In statement on Thursday, Compass said it planned to restructure its management at ESS.
"The investigation has raised serious concerns as to whether, within ESS, there has been... improper conduct and a failure to comply with the company's statement of business principles," Compass said.
Shares in Compass were down 0.13% at 196.75 pence in early trade on the London Stock Exchange.