Jensen Huang steps down as Nvidia CEO amid board investigation

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has resigned amid reports of several alleged affairs and an internal board investigation. The claims have raised questions about the company’s leadership and potential national security risks, while the article says the scandal has affected Nvidia’s market value.

The board’s inquiry reportedly began after Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang, a former data centre executive, came to light; she is suspected of links to Chinese intelligence. Reports also described alleged relationships with Nvidia executive Kimberly Powell and another, unnamed employee. Huang acknowledged one affair, apologised to his family and said he would co-operate with the investigation. Nvidia chief financial officer Colette Kress has become interim CEO, and Huang has been called to testify before a US Senate committee.