After an iconic career that revolutionised the sex positivity movement, Ann Summers CEO Jacqueline Gold sadly lost her battle with cancer on Thursday March 16th.
Described by her sister as an “absolute warrior” for bravely taking on 7 years worth of treatment to combat breast cancer, the pioneering businesswoman tragically succumbed to the disease on Thursday evening.
In a statement released shortly after her death, her devastated family wrote: “It is with unspeakable sadness that Ann Summers confirm our amazing executive chair Jacqueline Gold CBE passed away yesterday evening with her husband Dan, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick, by her side.” Best known for being the CEO of Ann Summers, under her leadership the brand championed itself on being a business run by women for the benefit of women, and also sparked a huge conversation around the importance of female pleasure, despite it previously being taboo subject.
Keen to encourage other women into business, Jacqueline was also living proof that no dream was unattainable, as she too had started out with humble beginnings before rising to the rank of CEO.
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