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Business News/ Photos / Tim Cook, and other business leaders who are openly gay

Tim Cook, and other business leaders who are openly gay

Apple's CEO Tim Cook on Thursday said he is proud to be gay. While many others have chosen discretion, here are some prominent business leaders who have come out of the closet. In Pictures.

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook on Thursday announced in a Bloomberg Businessweek interview that he is gay, stating “I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.” Cook’s sexuality was not a secret in the tech and business world. Reuters

1/7Apple’s CEO Tim Cook on Thursday announced in a Bloomberg Businessweek interview that he is gay, stating “I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.” Cook’s sexuality was not a secret in the tech and business world. Reuters

John Browne, former CEO of BP, hid his sexuality for years, before he resigned from the post in 2007, due to the fear of the news leaking out. He later expressed regret at not coming out during his time with BP. Bloomberg

2/7John Browne, former CEO of BP, hid his sexuality for years, before he resigned from the post in 2007, due to the fear of the news leaking out. He later expressed regret at not coming out during his time with BP. Bloomberg

British designer Christopher Bailey, the chief creative and chief executive officer of Burberry, became the first openly gay executive among FTSE 100 corporations, in May 2014. AFP

3/7British designer Christopher Bailey, the chief creative and chief executive officer of Burberry, became the first openly gay executive among FTSE 100 corporations, in May 2014. AFP

American television executive and current chairman of NBC Robert Greenblatt became the first out gay man to head a broadcast network. AFP

4/7American television executive and current chairman of NBC Robert Greenblatt became the first out gay man to head a broadcast network. AFP

Robert Hanson is the CEO of luxury jewelry brand John Hardy, prior to which he served as the CEO of American Eagle Outfitters. Hanson has always been open about his sexuality. AFP

5/7Robert Hanson is the CEO of luxury jewelry brand John Hardy, prior to which he served as the CEO of American Eagle Outfitters. Hanson has always been open about his sexuality. AFP

Anthony Watson, became the chief information officer of Nike in February 2014. He is the only openly gay CIO at a Fortune 100 Company. AFP

6/7Anthony Watson, became the chief information officer of Nike in February 2014. He is the only openly gay CIO at a Fortune 100 Company. AFP

Nick Denton founder of Gawker Media, is openly gay. He married actor Derrence Washington on 31 May this year. Bloomberg

7/7Nick Denton founder of Gawker Media, is openly gay. He married actor Derrence Washington on 31 May this year. Bloomberg

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