Source: CCTV Finance and Economics
After announcing the divorce, about Bill Gates and MicrosoftReports of inappropriate relationships among female employees abound. Microsoft's board of directors decided last year that Gates was no longer fit to serve on the board after investigating his former close relationship with a female Microsoft employee, according to the Wall Street Journal.
A spokesman for Gates admitted that Gates did have an affair 20 years ago, but denied that Gates left Microsoft's board of directors directly related to the incident.
In the United States, many large companies prohibit executives from falling in love with subordinates. In 2019, McDonald'sThe former CEO of the company was fired by the board of directors for having a close relationship with a female employee.
Recent reports may not only damage Gates' personal reputation, but also put him at a disadvantage in the division of property in divorce lawsuits. It is reported that Gates has transferred at least $3 billion to Melinda after announcing the divorce.
