Melinda French Gates

Founder

United States39 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of Pivotal, advancing women's social progress.
  • Co-founder of the Gates Foundation, focusing on global health.
  • Author of influential books on women's empowerment.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Social Impact and Healthcare sectors with a strong technology background.

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Philanthropist, businesswoman, author, and global advocate for women & girls. Founder of Pivotal. Co-founder of the Gates Foundation. Author of The Moment of Lift.

Experience

39 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
13 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
11 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Pivotal

Founder

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 4 mos

  • Pivotal, which I founded in 2015, works to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, Pivotal Initiatives Fund, and Pivotal Ventures.

Gates foundation

Co-Founder & Co-Chair

Jan 2000 – Jan 2024 · 24 yrs

  • As co-founder and co-chair, I set the direction and priorities of the foundation. Specifically, I concentrated on family planning, maternal and child health, and applying the principles of user-centered design to the field of global health and development.

Duke university

Board of Trustees Member

Jan 1996 – Jan 2003 · 7 yrs

Microsoft

General Manager of Information Products

Jan 1987 – Jan 1996 · 9 yrs

  • During my time at Microsoft, I managed teams that developed multimedia and interactive products including Expedia, Cinemania and Encarta.

Education

Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 1987 – Present

Duke University

Bachelor of Science - BS — Computer Science

Jan 1986 – Present

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