Photos suggest former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is having an affair with a 27-year-old German model
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was recently seen with 27-year-old German model Gloria-Sophie Burkandt in Davos. According to reports, Schmidt may be in a situation with Burkandt, although he remains in an ‘open marriage’ with Wendy Schmidt.
We saw many influential people during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. From dignitaries to heads of big companies, everyone is making their way to discuss and sign important agreements. But former Google CEO Eric Schmidt may have caused a stir for a different reason — a potential situation with a model who is less than half his age.
YouTube channel Rebel News spotted Eric Schmidt with a mystery woman during the forum in Davos. While Schmidt avoids answering questions in the video, the woman can be seen walking with him. Later, the German publication, Bild, said she was 27-year-old German model Gloria-Sophie Burkandt. The former CEO of Google is 70 years old.
Is Eric Schmidt dating Gloria-Sophia Burkandt?
According to reports, Eric and Gloria have been spending time together for the past few weeks, including New Year’s Eve. However, the two are said to be not in a relationship, and possibly call themselves “close friends.” Perhaps, the former Google CEO is joining the modern trend of “situations”.
The two reportedly met at Harvard University in November 2025. It is also believed that Schmidt and Gloria may meet on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, which will be held from February 13 to 15, 2026.
Keep in mind that Eric Schmidt is married to Wendy Schmidt. The two tied the knot in 1980 and are said to have been in an “open marriage” for years.
Who is the former Google CEO’s alleged new partner?
Gloria-Sophie Burkandt is the eldest daughter of Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, Germany. Söder also leads the CSU party in the country.
However, Gloria is out of politics. Before becoming a writer, she started as a model and TV personality. She also speaks on important social, economic and cultural issues.
Gloria-Sophie Burkandt is patron of the Richard Wagner for Children education initiative, which is linked to one of the world’s most important classical music festivals – the Bayreuth Festival. She is also said to be currently pursuing her PhD in Economics
This isn’t the first time that Eric Schmidt has come up with a youthful personality. His previous relationship with American entrepreneur Michelle Ritter lasted from 2020 to 2024. The former Google CEO invested $100 million in Ritter’s AI startup, “Steel Perlot.” Ritter later filed a lawsuit, accusing Schmidt of abuse, stalking, and digital surveillance, which he denies.
