Bill Gates’ new girlfriend, Paula Hurd, is not just settling for any man. The former tech employee has dated not one CEO but two.
According to People, Paula was previously married to Oracle CEO Mark Hurd for almost 30 years until he died from cancer in 2019. At the time, Oracle chairman Larry Ellison shared the news to employees. In an email obtained by CNBC, he wrote, “Oracle has lost a brilliant and beloved leader who personally touched the lives of so many of us during his decade at Oracle. All of us will miss Mark’s keen mind and rare ability to analyze, simplify, and solve problems quickly.” Paula has never spoken of her husband’s death publicly.
And it turns out that while Paula was married to the Oracle CEO, she actually crossed paths with her future boyfriend. According to the Daily Mail, Mark and Paula attended a 2015 tennis match, and Gates was seated nearby. Although it’s unclear if the two spoke, it wouldn’t be surprising if they did, given that Mark was a big wig like Gates. Mark and the former Microsoft head-honcho appear to have a lot in common, being leaders in tech and enjoying tennis. Gates had even taken Paula to a tennis match while they were first exploring their relationship. So, it looks like Paula may have a type.
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