Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/04/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | United States of America |
Latest News about Paula Hurd
04/02/2025
Bill Gates publicly discussed Paula Hurd during an interview on TODAY, referring to her as his girlfriend and confirming that the relationship had become a significant part of his personal life. Public reporting also noted that the couple had been seen together at sporting events since 2022 and that their relationship was first confirmed in 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Paula Hurd (maiden name Paula Kalupa) is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, and event organizer. She is the widow of Mark Hurd, former Co-CEO of Oracle and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HP), and is currently in a relationship with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Moss green |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | The University of Texas at Austin in Texas, USA |
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| Educational Qualification | BBA in marketing |
Personal Life
| Paula met Mark Hurd in 1980 when he was a junior salesman at NCR in San Antonio, Texas. They married in 1990 after meeting while working at NCR. Mark Hurd died on October 18, 2019, leaving Paula widowed. In February 2023, Paula's relationship with Bill Gates was confirmed, having been spotted together at sporting events since September 2022. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Bill Gates (co-founder of Microsoft) |
| Marriage Date | 1990 |
Family
| Spouse | Mark Hurd (co-CEO of Oracle) |
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| Children |
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Career
| Awards & Honours | 2020: Received the Baylor University Founders Medal for their significant contributions to the life and future of Baylor University |
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Favourites
| Sport | Tennis |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Paula Hurd is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, and event organizer, and the late Mark Hurd, former Co-CEO of Oracle. | |
| 2. Mark Hurd was the former chairman, CEO, and president of Hewlett-Packard (HP). | |
| 3. Paula Hurd is known to be in a relationship with Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft. | |
| 4. Paula met Mark in 1980 when he started working as a junior salesman at NCR in San Antonio, Texas. | |
| 5. They got married in 1990, having both met while working at NCR. | |
| 6. In 1984, Paula started her career at NCR Corporation, managing sales and alliances before becoming a tech executive. | |
| 7. After 17 years at NCR, she left the company in 2001. | |
| 8. Paula attended the opening of the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center in 2020 at Baylor University. | |
| 9. The Center serves as a focal point for various activities like academic programs, performances, and alumni events. | |
| 10. Both Paula and Mark Hurd shared an interest in tennis and supported the Baylor Tennis program. | |
| 11. In March 2022, Paula partnered with Universal Tennis to establish the Universal Tennis Hurd Awards. | |
| 12. These awards offer $100,000 grants annually to two tennis professionals displaying sportsmanship and potential at the BNP Paribas Open. | |
| 13. Paula serves as chairperson for the Universal Tennis Foundation. | |
| 14. Paula is a longtime philanthropist supporting educational and healthcare initiatives, particularly at Baylor University. | |
| 15. Paula graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in business administration in 1984. | |
| 16. Her daughter Kathryn works as an investigative journalist with bylines in ProPublica, the Los Angeles Times, and PBS Frontline. | |
| 17. Her daughter Kelly previously worked at Visa and is married to Tommy Umberg, son of California State Senator Tom Umberg. | |
| 18. Her maiden name is Paula Kalupa. |