Who is Paula Hurd, Bill Gates's new girlfriend?

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and his partner Paula Hurd made an appearance together at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The couple’s relationship began post Bill Gates’ separation from Melinda French Gates in late 2021. Reports in early 2023 indicated the relationship was public knowledge, though Paula Hurd had not yet met Gates’ children.

Before their relationship confirmation, Gates and Hurd were spotted at various sporting events, including the Laver Cup and the Australian Open. Following his divorce announcement after nearly three decades of marriage, Gates’ new relationship with Hurd became official. He expressed to the BBC his openness to finding love again, humorously remarking on his human capacity for affection by stating, “Sure, I’m not a robot.”

Bill Gates, with his girlfriend Paula Hurd in tow, attended a glitzy gathering of billionaires at a grand US$120-million celebration for the upcoming wedding of Mukesh Ambani's son. Mukesh Ambani hosted the pre-wedding party for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on Friday night at his Jamnagar estate. The festivities spanned three days, from March 1 to 3.

According to People, the couple has been quietly dating for some time, and sources close to the couple confirmed the news. Most recently, Gates and Hurd were spotted at the Men's Single Final event in January but have been seen together at multiple events.

The couple was seen side by side in September 2022 at the Laver Cup, located in London. Bill Gates and Paula Hurd's relationship has surprised many, but it's clear that the couple is in a happy and committed relationship.

Despite the public interest and speculation surrounding their relationship, the couple has remained private about their relationship, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for them. However, it is always a positive thing to see two people who have gone through loss and heartbreak find happiness and love once again.

Who is Paula Hurd? 

Hurd's late husband and Oracle CEO Mark Hurd died in 2019 after a battle with cancer, 30 years into their marriage. Kathryn and Kelly, his daughters, are his only children. Mark Hurd was 62 years old and had an estimated net worth of $500 million at his death.

According to a biography on Baylor University's website, Hurd obtained her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas in 1984. Her late husband Mark also attended Baylor, making it his alma mater. The couple heavily invested in sponsoring the academic institution.

Hurd held various positions in sales and management at the software company NCR. The software and services for banks and retailers are provided by the organisation. She eventually took on the role of Vice-President of services and led a global team to manage strategic partnerships.

After graduating from college, Hurd embarked on a long sales career with the software company NCR. Said corporate is one of the most prestigious companies. Paula currently works as an event developer and organizer for personal, corporate, and charity events, according to her online biography.

Hurd and her late husband also enthusiastically supported tennis and she ultimately became the chairperson for the Universal Tennis Foundation. She sponsors the annual Hurd Tennis Awards every year, aiming to aid university players as they make their transition into the world of pro-tennis.

Paula Hurd is a widow

Hurd and her late husband contributed to various causes and led numerous fundraisers over the years. As a longtime donor to her late husband's alma mater, Baylor University, she helped the school's Give Light campaign reach its $1 billion mark with a generous gift of $7 million in 2021.

She may now be making headlines because of her relationship with the Microsoft founder, but the CEO of software company Oracle was previously in a high-profile marriage with Hurd. Mark Hurd was her husband for nearly 30 years. CNBC reported that Mark Hurd died in 2019. Business Insider added that he had taken a leave of absence a month before reportedly dying of cancer.

Does Paula Hurd have children?

Yes, from her marriage to former HP CEO Mark, Paula has two grown-up daughters named Kathryn and Kelly. Bill has three grown-up children of his own with Melinda: Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe. It remains unknown if any child of the new pair has met their potential new step-parents yet.

Paula and her husband have two daughters together, Kathryn and Kelly. Mark, who is a respected businessman, earned credits for turning embattled companies around. Additionally, he served as the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Ncesc estimated his net worth to be US$70 million at the time of his death.

When did Paula Hurd and Bill Gates meet?

When Paula and Bill first met remains unclear, but people first saw the proud grandfather and fellow philanthropist together in late 2022. Sporting events, like their appearance at the Australian Open in January 2023 and their sighting at the Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London, brought the pair into public attention.

ALSO READ

• Who is Apsara Iyer, 1st Indian-American student elected president of Harvard Law Review
• Who is Anjali Sivaraman, plays Suhani Ahuja in Netflix’s Class?
• Who is Naina Bhan, aka Koel Kalra in Netflix show ‘Class’? 

Follow Ground Report for Environmental News From India. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Koo App, Instagram, Whatsapp and YouTube. Write us on [email protected] and subscribe our free newsletter. 

Don’t forget to check out our climate glossary, it helps in learning difficult environmental terms in simple language.