Bill Gates began dating Paula Hurd after his divorce from Melinda French Gates
Bill Gates is dating Paula Hurd, Microsoft’s co -founder confirmed in a recent interview, calling her “serious girlfriend.”
“I am lucky to have a girlfriend would be called Paula. So we are having fun, going to the Olympic Games and many great things,” said the billionaire during an appearance in the TODAY Show on Tuesday.
Gates, 69, began dating Mrs. Hurd, 62, after her divorce from the French doors of Melinda in August 2021. They made their debut on the red carpet at the awards ceremony in April in April of 2024.
Who is Paula Hurd?
- Paula Hurd has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas in Austin. He graduated in 1984. After the University, he worked at the National Cash Cash, a leading business software and hardware provider, specialized in sales and alliance management. Now participate in the planning and organization of corporate, personal and charitable events of high profile.
- Mrs. Hurd was married to Mark Hurd, former CEO of Oracle and Hewlett-Packard, for almost 30 years until her death in October 2019. They had two daughters, Kathryn and Kelly.
- It is known for its philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and medical care. She and her late husband were important supporters of the University of Baylor, Mark Hurd’s Alma Mater. Its important contributions include the creation of the Welcome Center of Mark and Paula Hurd and the Hurd Tennis Center. Mrs. Hurd recently donated $ 7 million to the Baylor Basketball Pavilion, which includes Mark and Paula Hurd Floor.
- His relationship with Bill Gates was made public in February 2023, although they had been seen together at events since September 2022. In mid -2023, he was seen with a ring, which led to speculate on the commitment to Mr. Gates . But a spokesman for Mr. Gates confirmed that the ring belonged to him for decades.
- Mrs. Hurd and Mr. Gates have attended several elite meetings, including Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s commitment party in August 2023. The couple made their first official public appearance at the Innovative Awards ceremony in April in April of 2024. In July 2024, he accompanied Mr. Gates, his daughter Jennifer Gates and soner Nayel Nassar to the Paris Olympic Games. In his ‘Source Code’ memories, Bill Gates has talked a lot about Paula Hurd.