Melinda French Gates marked, on Friday, her last day as the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which she co-founded alongside her ex-husband, Bill Gates, over two decades ago.
Melinda French Gates marked, on Friday, her last day as the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which she co-founded alongside her ex-husband, Bill Gates, over two decades ago.
“I recognize what a gift it is that, for the past twenty-five years, you’ve been such an enormous part of my life,” the philanthropist and advocate added. “I’m incredibly impressed by you and so glad to have had this chance to work with you.” “More farmers coaxing lifechanging surpluses out of small family plots. More students stepping onto college campuses prepared to learn and lead,” she added. “After twenty-five years of traveling on behalf of this foundation to see our partners in action, I can assure you that it is real-and it’s in no small part because of you.”
French Gates’ departure had been anticipated for several years. Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced their divorce in May 2021. At the time, they said they would allow themselves a trial period through 2023 to determine if they could continue working together to oversee their massive charitable foundation. Last month, she announced her exit.As part of her separation agreement from her former husband Bill, French Gates said she will receive an additional $12.
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