Woman raped by Superdry co-founder was forced to return to work with him

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSuperdry 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. In fullWoman left in ‘survival mode’ after being raped by Superdry co-founderThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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