Hanson now runs luxury jewelry company John Hardy, and was formerly CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, as well as a global president of sales for Levi’s. He wrote about his sexuality in Time, saying he has been openly gay as long as he has been in business, and that the greater visibility of high-performing gay CEOs can help fight discrimination against gays and lesbians in the workplace.

Hanson now runs luxury jewelry company John Hardy, and was formerly CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, as well as a global president of sales for Levi’s. He wrote about his sexuality in Time, saying he has been openly gay as long as he has been in business, and that the greater visibility of high-performing gay CEOs can help fight discrimination against gays and lesbians in the workplace.