After a 27-year marriage with his ex-wife Melinda Gates, Bill Gates attracted attention when he appeared next to his new lover Paula Hurd, 7 years younger than him. The two started dating in 2022, 1 year after Bill Gates' divorce, and have recently begun to publicly announce their relationship on social media, attracting much attention.
In fact, Paula Hurd is not a strange name in the American professional community. She was even one of the billionaires with millions of dollars in assets before meeting billionaire Bill Gates.
Paula Hurd is the winner of Mark Hurd - CEO of Oracle Software Company. Before he passed away in October 2019 from cancer, the two had a happy marriage of 30 years with 2 daughters. Mark passed away, leaving behind a net worth of $70 million (about VND 1,729 billion).
In addition to financial assets, Paula and Mark also owned a luxury property in Atherton, California, worth $7.1 million (about VND 175 billion) in 2005. They have also donated significantly to Baylor University, including funding the development of the Mark and Paula Hurd Greeting Center, a $60 million complex worth VND1,482 billion.
After Mark Hurd passed away, Paula inherited part of her husband's assets after donating, plus her savings over the course of her career. Currently, her total net worth is estimated at about 3.5-4.5 million USD (about 86.5-111.2 billion VND).
The assets that Paula Hurd currently has are partly due to his successful career in business and event organization.
With nearly 17 years of experience in sales and promotion of NCR Corporation, she has developed professional knowledge in coordinating large-scale events.
In addition, she has been a consultant at Club 127 for 10 years, taking advantage of her skills to create memorable experiences for customers.
After her husband passed away, Paula has continuously participated in charity activities and helped the community.
In 2021, she donated $7 million (about 173 billion VND) to Baylor University's give Light Campaign, demonstrating her commitment to helping and improving the lives of the community.
I believe in using my resources to support truly important causes. By contributing to the community and investing in education, we can create a brighter future for everyone," Paula said.
Paula Hurd's charitable efforts focus mainly on community education and development. She has provided funding for scholarships, research, and infrastructure improvement at Baylor University and a number of other programs to promote access to quality education, maximizing human potential.
Paula Hurd's charitable activities make her a notable figure in both the business world and the charitable field. Until she became the girlfriend of billionaire Bill Gates, her reputation was increasingly interested and admired by many people.
