By David Goldman | CNNMelinda French Gates said Monday she would resign as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that she has helped lead since 2000. As part of her separation agreement from former husband Bill Gates, French Gates said she will receive an additional $12.5 billion for her charitable work. Bill Gates and French Gates announced their divorce in May 2021. Gates will remain in control and, essentially, buy French Gates out of the foundation, Suzman said at the time. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.

Source: CNN May 13, 2024 17:48 UTC