An emotional relationship between Bill Gates and the widow of the head of “Oracle” .. What is the story?

After two years of announcing his separation About his life partner, the American billionaire lives Bill GatesHe had a romantic relationship with the widow of the late Oracle president, Paula Hurd.

Cameras have spotted the duo together at many sporting events since last year. They were seen sitting next to each other at the Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London in September 2022, and the Australian Open in January 2023.

A source stated, “Their relationship is widely known,” according to what was reported by “People” magazine, but there are no confirmations of the official status of this relationship until February 2023.

Gates and Heard were rumored to be engaged after the latter was photographed wearing a ring while out with Gates in New York City.

However, a spokesperson for the co-founder of Microsoft confirmed that the ring belonged to the wealthy lady and did not symbolize their connection.

Who is Paula Hurd?

Paula Hurd is the widow of the late head of Oracle, Mark Hurd, who died in October of 2019, 30 years after his marriage to her.

Paula Hurd and her late husband, Mark Hurd

Paula graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Business Administration in 1984.

After graduating, she worked for decades in sales and management for the software company National Cash Register, one of the largest providers of software, hardware and services to banks and retailers.

Paula is a longtime, generous donor who and her late husband participated in many fundraising drives. Her campaign helped Baylor University in Texas reach the $1 billion mark after she donated $7 million in 2021. She is the mother of two daughters with her late husband, Katherine and Kelly.

Divorce after 27 years of marriage

Earlier, Gates told the BBC that he intends to find love again after his divorce from his wife. “Sure, I’m not a robot,” he said.

This news came about two years after Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced their separation, and their divorce was officially finalized in August 2021.

The duo announced their separation after 27 years of marriage, in a statement published by Bill Gates’ account on Twitter on May 3, 2021, and the couple have 3 children, the youngest of whom is 18 years old.