Michelle Mone, Baroness Mone

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1. When was Michelle Mone, Baroness Mone born?October 8, 1971
2. Where was Michelle Mone, Baroness Mone born?Dennistoun, East End of Glasgow, Scotland
3. What is the founded MJM international?1996
4. What is the launched ultimo bra?1999
5. Who is Michelle Mone?Michelle Mone is a Scottish businesswoman who started a famous bra company and later became a Baroness in the UK.
6. How did she start her bra company?She used the money she got when she was made redundant from a marketing job to co‑found MJM International in 1996. The company launched the Ultimo bra in 1999, which became very popular.

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