French Gates Debuts Romance with Entrepreneur Philip Vaughn

The philanthropist was seen in New York City with her new partner, a former Microsoft employee and tech entrepreneur.

Melinda French Gates, 60, was photographed holding hands with Philip Vaughn, a Seattle-based entrepreneur, as they arrived in New York City via helicopter.
Vaughn is a former Microsoft program manager and the founder of Tavour, a craft beer delivery service established in 2011.
This public appearance marks the first time French Gates has been seen with Vaughn, following her divorce from Bill Gates in 2021 after 27 years of marriage.
Bill Gates is currently in a relationship with Paula Hurd, the widow of former Oracle CEO Mark Hurd.
French Gates has been focusing on her philanthropic endeavors, including the launch of Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million initiative aimed at improving women's health globally.