Melinda French Gates holds hands with new entrepreneur boyfriend Philip Vaughn as they arrive in NYC via helicopter

Melinda French Gates has a new man!

According to photos exclusively obtained by Page Six, the philanthropist, who divorced billionaire Bill Gates in 2021, held hands with her new boyfriend, entrepreneur Philip Vaughn, after they landed in New York City following a helicopter ride on Wednesday morning.

Vaughn exited the helicopter first while Melinda, 60, followed behind.

Melinda Gates has a new man in her life. Probe-Media for PageSix.com Page Six obtained exclusive photos of the philanthropist holding hands with entrepreneur Philip Vaughn. Probe-Media for PageSix.com

The pair then walked hand-in-hand while walking from the chopper to their awaiting SUV.

Melinda wore dark-colored pants, a jacket, a floral scarf around her neck and a pair of sneakers, while Vaughn sported an Army green T-shirt under a blue sweater and a pair of dark-colored pants.

According to Vaughn’s LinkedIn profile, he worked at Microsoft, the company Melinda’s ex-husband, Bill, co-founded, for nine years.

On Wednesday morning, the pair landed in New York City via helicopter. Probe-Media for PageSix.com Vaughn exited the chopper first. Probe-Media for PageSix.com

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