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London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett: ‘I realised being gay was not an inhibitor to my career’

The exchange head came out by accident, but soon realised she could be a role model for others

Julia Hoggett is just one of the leading lights of the City making FN’s Pride of Finance list
Julia Hoggett is just one of the leading lights of the City making FN’s Pride of Finance list

Financial News’s inaugural Pride of Finance list celebrates coming out at work stories from senior figures who have led by example to champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion. See the full the full list here.

When Julia Hoggett began her career in finance, she felt she was leaving a bit of herself outside the office every day. Since coming out as a gay woman, she has been outspoken about who she is, and paved the way for others to do the same. 

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