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The former chief executive of BP, Lord Browne, has admitted that knowledge of his sexuality could have prevented him landing the top job at the oil firm.
He told the BBC that his homosexuality might not have been popular in a "pretty macho industry".
Lord Browne did not reveal that he was gay until the end of his 40-year career at the oil giant.
He resigned from BP in 2007 following revelations about his private life from his former partner, Jeff Chevalier.
He told the BBC that his homosexuality might not have been popular in a "pretty macho industry".
Lord Browne did not reveal that he was gay until the end of his 40-year career at the oil giant.
He resigned from BP in 2007 following revelations about his private life from his former partner, Jeff Chevalier.
Somewhat sad really that being gay is still news at all, that being gay could potentially impact a career and that Lord Browne was afraid to reveal his status.
It makes you wonder how many closet GLBTs there are out there
Edited, Feb 9th 2010 12:11am by GwynapNud
