Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): Melinda French Gates on Monday, said that she would resign as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, stressing that the time is “right for me” to move forward into the next chapter of my philanthropy. Melinda, who has helped the lead since 2000, said that as part of her separation agreement from her former husband Bill Gates, she will receive an additional USD 12.5 billion for her charitable work. “After careful thought and reflection, I have decided to resign from my role as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. My last day of work at the fo…