March 17th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) It has been announced that Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold has died at the age of 62.
Her family stated their 'unspeakable sadness' in a statement this morning, praising her for founding the business run by women, for women, and for advocating for female entrepreneurs.
They also highlighted her determination and commitment to creating a unique retail offering which saw Ann Summers grow from an unknown brand to a British household name.
Jacqueline Gold was made an CBE in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to entrepreneurship, women in business and social enterprise.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Her sister Vanessa also remarked on her bravery as she courageously fought stage four breast cancer for seven years.
Gold passed away on Thursday evening after seven years of treatment, having her husband Dan, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick, at her side.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) On Thursday evening, Ann Summers CEO Jacqueline Gold passed away at the age of 62, following seven years of treatment for breast cancer. Her family expressed their 'unspeakable sadness' in a statement. Gold was widely known for founding Ann Summers and leading a business run by women, for women, and for her commitment to creating a unique retail offering. Additionally, she was an activist for women in business, and championed female entrepreneurs with the ambition to better the working environment for women. In 2016, she was awarded a CBE for her services to entrepreneurship, women in business and social enterprise.
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