2015 Be the year for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) around the world to show their existence. Starting from the decision of the United States Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage in 50 states last June, to the prominence of LGBT people in the business world.
LGBT networking group OUTstanding has released a list of the world’s most influential LGBT executives. This group shows that they want to break the notion that LGBT people are unable to open up to the outside world and achieve success in the business world.
“They come as an inspiration to anyone who is afraid that they will have to be cooped up at work and take away their valuable efforts by losing their true identity,” said Suki Sandhu, Chief Executive of OUTstanding as reported by Business Insider Indonesia.
Currently, merdeka.com will summarize some of the richest LGBT entrepreneurs in the world. As reported by the Worders List, the following are the richest businessmen in the world who are members of the LGBT group.
David Geffen
David Geffen is currently the most influential and richest gay man in the world. Geffen is the owner of Geffen Records and Asylum. Geffen is also a co-founder of production house DreamWorks.
A number of Geffen’s wealth, one of which comes from the ownership of Apple shares worth USD 1 billion. With an average wealth of USD 7 billion, it is no wonder that Geffen is the richest gay person in the world.
Jon Stryker
Jon Stryker is an architect and heir to the Stryker Corporation. The company founded by his grandfather in 1980 is engaged in the medical field.
Under his leadership, Stryker Corps was able to record sales reaching USD 9 billion. Its sales include medical devices and software worldwide. His net worth is recorded at USD 1.8 billion.
Jennifer Pritzker
Jennifer Pritzker is transgender. Jennifer became one of the richest families in the United States because of her hotel business, the Hyatt.
Jennifer was a former US Army soldier. He decided to change his gender in 2013. His wealth so far is estimated at USD 1.5 billion.
Domenico Dolce
Domenico Dolce is the founder and owner of one of the world’s leading fashion brands Dolce&Gabbana. Dolce is gay and he doesn’t hesitate to reveal it to the public.
Dolce’s wealth has so far been recorded at USD 1.5 billion.
Stefano Gabbana
Stefano Gabbana was Domenico Dolce’s partner in forming the Dolce&Gabbana brand. Dolce&Gabbana has penetrated the world’s clothing and accessories business since 1980. The current value of Dolce&Gabbana is estimated at USD 5 billion.
Like her partner, Gabbana also doesn’t hesitate to reveal her sexual identity to the public. Gabbana’s net worth is currently estimated at USD 1.3 billion.