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A seasoned global leader in luxury brand transformation, Pepper brings a wealth of experience in driving commercial growth, digital innovation, and consumer-centric storytelling across some of the world’s most respected fashion and retail brands, including senior roles at Tapestry, Farfetch, and Harrods. Most recently she has served as Chief Marketing and Customer Officer and Managing Director at luxury digital platform Mytheresa.

On Wednesday 15 October 2025, a group of approximately 40 illegal miners marched on the mine gate at Montepuez Ruby Mining (“MRM”). They proceeded to attack Mozambican police officers present at the gate, killing two, one of whom was a commander of Mozambique’s Natural Resources Protection Force. No MRM employees or contractors were injured in the attack and onsite conditions have been calm since.