Melinda French Gates
1964 – ? American philanthropist, businesswoman
Global philanthropist and co-founder of the Gates Foundation.
- Religion
- Roman Catholic.
- Affiliations
- Co-chaired the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; founded the investment firm Pivotal Ventures focused on women and families.
Melinda Ann French worked as a Microsoft manager before marrying Bill Gates and co-founding their foundation. She led its work on global health, education and women's issues. After their 2021 divorce she stepped down from the foundation to focus on Pivotal Ventures.
Connections
- family of Bill Gates — Former spouse and foundation co-chair.
- family of Bill Gates — Former spouse and foundation co-founder.