Celebrity Interview: Jacqueline Gold

Jacqueline Gold is chief executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox and is renowned for managing a company run by women, for women.

Jacqueline has made Ann Summers the profitable success it is today through hard work, determination and a belief in a concept that had never been seen before. With no formal business training, Jacqueline ascribes her success to understanding women, good instincts and always listening to her customer.

Jacqueline has received many accolades for her achievements. These include Retail Weeks Most Powerful Woman in Business and Barclays Bank’s Most Inspirational Businesswoman in the UK and numerous awards and accolades from publications including Cosmopolitan, Esquire and Good Housekeeping. In October 2012 Jacqueline was named most Inspirational Celebrity at the Inspirational Women Awards.

Glass of Bubbly Interview

Which sparkling wine would you suggest for an evening of romance?
Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne

Where’s the best place you’ve had a Glass of Bubbly?
On the Spanish Steps in Rome, just after my husband had proposed to me.

What does Champagne mean to you?
A:Success
B:Celebration
C:Romance
D:Enjoying great company

All of the above – there is always a time for Champagne!

 

“Following on from our interview with Jacqueline above and previously being one of three top business ladies selected by Jacqueline in 2013 for an award, I now sadly report that she has passed away (2023).

To receive a recognition from such a top female business icon back in our early days of launching Glass of Bubbly gave us such great confidence moving forwards. The afternoon I spent at the Ivy with Jacqueline was a fine enlightening and inspiring and I hold those memories dear to me even some ten years later. 

She kindly gave myself and two other ladies her time, her advice and even more importantly, her expertise which I realise more and more each day, holds the greatest value as any successful entrepreneur has to go through a roller coaster journey in order to be able to hand down words of wisdom and motivation.

Thanks again Jacqueline!” Eve Walkey – Founder GlassofBubbly.com