- Superdry co-founder James Holder was jailed for eight years in May for raping a woman, Gemma* (not her real name), in her Cheltenham home in 2022.
- Gemma revealed she was forced to return to work with Holder days after the attack, describing his actions as a 'power trip' stemming from his position of power.
- The assault occurred after work drinks when Holder entered Gemma's taxi uninvited, then her home, where he later pulled her onto her bed and raped her despite her repeated pleas.
- Initially hesitant to report him due to his industry prevalence, Gemma proceeded after his business went into liquidation, leading to his unanimous conviction four years later.
- Gemma hopes her experience empowers other women to report sexual assaults and stated she wants Holder to be remembered as a rapist, emphasising that the responsibility for the attack was entirely his.
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