Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Espionage and Misconduct Allegations

Jensen Huang, the co-founder and longtime CEO of the technology giant Nvidia, has resigned from his positions as president, CEO, and board member. The departure follows an internal investigation launched by the company’s board regarding reports of extramarital affairs and potential national security risks. Huang, 63, publicly apologized for his infidelity, stating there was no excuse for his actions.

Reports surfaced alleging that Huang maintained a relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive at the Singapore-based firm Megaspeed, whom U.S. intelligence officials reportedly suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence services. Additionally, media reports alleged an affair between Huang and Kimberly Powell, an Nvidia vice president, though these claims have not been independently verified. While the company has initiated an independent investigation, Nvidia stated it currently has no evidence that company secrets or American national security were compromised.

Following Huang's resignation, the company appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO and named Harvey C. Jones as chairman. The Chinese government has denied allegations that Alice Huang was involved in any intelligence operations.