Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 70, was reportedly seen with a 27-year-old German model and politician’s daughter at Davos, drawing widespread attention online.
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Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is back in the spotlight after reports placed the 70-year-old tech billionaire alongside a 27-year-old German model and academic at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
German newspaper Bild reported that Schmidt attended events with Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, the New York-based daughter of Bavaria’s minister-president. Photos from the gathering quickly circulated online, prompting widespread discussion in business and tech circles.
Neither Schmidt nor Burkandt publicly addressed the report. A person familiar with the situation told media outlets the two share a friendship, while other reports described the pair as appearing close during the global summit.
Public figure, private life
Burkandt splits time between the United States and Germany and is pursuing doctoral studies while also working as a model and writer. She has appeared in international publications and participates in academic and public speaking engagements.
Schmidt, who led Google during its rise into a dominant global technology company, remains active in policy discussions, investment ventures and international forums. He stepped down as CEO in 2011 but continues to be one of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures.
Attention beyond the conference
The sighting gained traction partly because the Davos gathering typically centers on geopolitics, economics and technology policy rather than personal headlines. Online reactions focused on the unexpected nature of the pairing and the decades-wide age difference.
Representatives for Schmidt declined to comment on the reports.
The episode underscores how appearances at high-profile global events can quickly shift from policy discussions to personal intrigue when prominent public figures are involved.
