Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Extramarital Affairs Rumours

On 12th November 2026, Jensen Huang announced his resignation as CEO of Nvidia, ending his 33 year tenure at the head of the AI behemoth he co founded. This came after it as discovered that he had two extramarital romances. His affairs included 1 with a woman who was allegedly a Chinese agent.

According to the company’s board, Mr. Huang resigned from his positions as president, CEO and board member with immediate effect. The board will look at both internal and external candidates for a permanent replacement. The Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress serving as interim CEO while retaining her finance post.

What caused Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to leave?

• The 63 year old software Titan resigned after his alleged affair with Alice Huang. She is a Chinese business woman suspected by US officials of spying for Beijing. It was exposed by the New York Times on November 7.
• In response to the report, the business announced that it is “initiating and independent investigation in light of recently voting that CEO Jansen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.”
• In an email to Nvidia staff on Sunday, The CEO acknowledged the affair. Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair with Alice Huang following the company’s internal investigation.
• Jensen Huang was also accused of having an affair with a company official who directly reported to him three days later. Sighting five former employees, The New York Times identified by which is Kimberly Powell, Vice President of healthcare at Nvidia.
• The board of Nvidia Corp. conveyed on Wednesday to determine Huang’s future with the firm after his alleged extra marital romantic made public. Colette Kress, the current executive vice president and Chief financial officer was named temporary CEO by the board of directors. Until a permanent replacement is chosen, Kress will continue to hold the position of executive vice president and CFO.
• The company’s market capitalisation was on course to close below four million dollars for the first time July 2025. It’s share dropped 8.2% to a more than 16-months low in early trade following Jensen’s departure.
• As concerns about his alleged relationship with the women increase, Huang has consented to speak before the US Congress prior to Thanksgiving. House Republican leaders are reportedly negotiating with Huang and Nvidia for a private briefing. They wanted done before important congressional committees. Maybe as early as next week.