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Corner Office: Six Powerful Out CEOs Who Aren’t Tim Cook

Corner Office: Six Powerful Out CEOs Who Aren’t Tim Cook

Screen Shot 2014-11-05 at 8.22.48 AMWe’re all happy that Tim Cook got his official gay card laminated recently, and of course we’re looking forward to seeing him at the next pot luck to plot world domination. Did I say that? I meant watch AHS. Jessica Lange is a goddess.

But while Cook may be the first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 500 company, he’s hardly the only power-wielding chief executive batting for our team.

Scroll down for six more, courtesy of CNN Money

1. Christopher Bailey, CEO at Burberry

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The British luxury brand hired Bailey as CEO late last year after the previous chief executive Angela Ahrendts jumped ship for a job at Apple.

Bailey has been at Burberry since 2001, heading up product design, creative marketing and digital innovation. During Bailey’s time there, the brand has transformed into a fashion powerhouse with an eye on new media presence.

2. Nick Denton, founder and publisher of Gawker Media Group

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Denton founded Gawker media in 2002, and over 12 years has built it into an empire that boasts tens of million of readers in search of news and gossip.

When Denton married Derrence Washington this summer, his wedding was covered in a big feature in the New York Times.

CNNMoney asked Gawker to confirm that Denton was gay, and Gawker editor-in-chief Max Read replied, “If Nick’s not gay, his husband will be very surprised to find out.”

3. Robert Greenblatt, chairman at NBC Entertainment

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Greenblatt came on at NBCUniversal in early 2011 and now is in charge of primetime and late night programming for the network.

In his previous roles at other networks, he’s been credited for the success of major hit TV series including Weeds, Dexter and Six Feet Under.

4. John Browne, former CEO of BP

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Browne led oil giant BP (BP) from 1995 until 2007. He resigned after a British newspaper group outed him as a gay man.

“I wish I had been braver to come out earlier during my tenure as CEO of BP. I regret it to this day,” he said.

He has since written a book called The Glass Closet to encourage other closeted, gay individuals to come forward and “bring their whole selves to work.”

But he warns that this will only happen when corporate leaders create an environment where people feel comfortable about coming out.

5. Robert Hanson, CEO at John Hardy

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Hanson has been very upfront about being gay.

This summer he wrote an opinion piece for Time magazine entitled, “Yep, I’m Gay, and I’m a CEO—It Doesn’t Stop Me From Running a Great Business”.

Before starting his role at the jewelry company John Hardy, Hanson was CEO at American Eagle Outfitters (AEO). Prior to that, he served as global brand president at Levi’s.

“For as long as I have been in business and running companies, I’ve been an out gay man,” he wrote in his Time article.

6. Anthony Watson, chief information officer at Nike

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Watson has spent most of his career working in the technology and banking industry, but he recently hopped over to join sportswear company Nike (NKE).

He makes it clear on his LinkedIn profile that he supports LGBT initiatives, and his new employer
Nike has also been vocal about supporting gay marriage.

Last year, Nike launched a campaign to promote gay marriage in Oregon, where its headquarters are based.

“We believe that diversity drives innovation and allows us to attract and retain world class talent,” said Nike in a statement last year. “For Oregon businesses to attract and retain the best talent, we need fair and equitable laws that treat all Oregonians equally and prevent discrimination.”

via CNN Money

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Olympic Rower Robbie Manson Comes Out As Gay

Olympic Rower Robbie Manson Comes Out As Gay

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Olympic rower Robbie Manson of New Zealand has publicly come out as gay in a post published over at Out Sports. Manson opens up for the first time about the struggles he faced living in the closet:

Although it hasn’t always been in the forefront of my mind, deep down I was terrified of anyone finding out that I was gay, especially my teammates. I seriously thought that if anyone found out I wouldn’t be able to row anymore. The thought of coming out, in my mind, felt so limiting and terrifying.

Also, in a strange way, I looked down on other people who were gay, and to a degree felt sorry for them, thinking to be gay was to be “less than.” I knew I was gay too, and I hated myself because of it. I would get quite depressed about.

RowingManson also talks about his decision to finally come out to his friends before the 2012 Olympics, a decision that left him very emotional:

It was the night after being named to the NZ rowing team for the London Olympics that I came out to more people. I was ecstatic to be selected in the quad. Going to the Olympics was a dream of mine ever since watching the Sydney Games when I was 10 years old. We were having a few drinks and near the end of the night I had a heart-to-heart with two of my friends. In a very emotional state I told them that I was different, and then finally that I was gay.

On his role as a role model for other gay athletes grappling with the same challenges he once faced, Manson says:

There are already a lot of great gay sporting role models, and a lot who have achieved far more than I have, but I hope that my story can add something to what is already out there. To show other people who might be struggling with their sexuality, not only that it’s ok to be gay, but it’s a good thing, and it won’t change who you are or limit what you can achieve. At the end of the day, it’s only one of the many things that define me as a person.

It’s how hard you’re prepared to work for something and your talent that determines what you can achieve, not your sexuality.

(Photos via Facebook)


Sean Mandell

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Beyoncé Earned Almost Double Any Other Female Singers In The Past Year

Beyoncé Earned Almost Double Any Other Female Singers In The Past Year
Beyoncé topped Forbes’ list of 2014’s highest-paid female musicians, earning nearly double what runner-up Taylor Swift did ($64 million). Beyoncé also doubled her own earnings from 2013, reportedly climbing from $53 million to $115 million. As outrageous as those figures may be, it still falls short of Madonna’s $125 million earnings from 2013. (Conversely, the $58 million that put Britney Spears atop 2012’s list seems like relative chump change.)

Beyoncé’s grand fortune comes largely from The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, the surprise album she released in December and endorsement deals with brands like Pepsi and H&M, Forbes reports. (Calculations were tracked from June 2013 to June 2014.)

Pink, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga return from 2013’s Top 10, with Britney Spears again appearing on the list after being absent last year, and Miley Cyrus and Celine Dion joining their ranks. There were some notable absentees this year: Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj (all of whom appeared on 2013’s list) as well as Adele, Shakira and Sade (all of whom appeared on 2012’s list).

To see these artists’ earnings and learn why their pocketbooks are so stuffed, head over to Forbes.

www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/05/beyonce-highest-earning-female-musician_n_6106694.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices&ir=Gay+Voices

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