Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s dramatic exit from the company he co-founded came amid a fresh allegation of an extramarital relationship, with reports of a third woman emerging just hours after his resignation was announced.
According to Reuters, Huang was allegedly involved with a third Nvidia employee, whose identity and designation have not been disclosed. Attempts to contact the employee were unsuccessful, and Nvidia has not commented on the latest allegation. The company’s announcement of Huang’s departure focused on his contributions to Nvidia without offering a specific explanation for his exit.
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The latest revelation came after two other women had already been linked to Huang in reports about his personal relationships. The first was Alice Huang, a Singapore-based businesswoman who was reportedly suspected of espionage by US intelligence agencies. Huang had acknowledged his relationship with her, according to earlier reports. The second woman was Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of global healthcare, who reportedly worked directly under him. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Huang was also involved in an extramarital relationship with Powell.
The growing controversy reportedly intensified pressure on Huang to leave the company. Nvidia’s board had launched an independent investigation, led by outside legal counsel, into whether the CEO had become the target of a foreign intelligence operation. Although directors initially expressed confidence in Huang, the latest developments appeared to change the situation.
According to reports, the board assembled remotely on Wednesday for a meeting that continued late into the night. Huang ultimately stepped down, leaving without a formal position at the company he had helped build over several decades.
Jensen Huang’s final days at Nvidia were far from his usual self
The final days of Huang’s tenure reportedly looked very different from the confident leadership style that had made him one of the most recognizable figures in the technology industry.
According to people familiar with his recent conversations, Huang appeared emotionally exhausted after weeks of denying allegations of infidelity and attempting to hold on to his position as Nvidia’s chief executive. His trademark energy and commanding personality had reportedly given way to a more withdrawn attitude.
A person familiar with the situation told Bloomberg that Huang had stopped displaying his usual take-charge demeanor and had started using expressions such as “whatever” and “I don’t care.” People who had spoken with him in recent days also said he had become deeply critical of himself, reportedly describing himself in harsh terms.
His departure marked a dramatic turn for a billionaire who, just two weeks earlier, had been one of the most influential faces of the global artificial intelligence industry. Huang had built strong relationships with political leaders, including President Donald Trump, influenced conversations around global technology policy and attracted huge crowds during international appearances.
Harvey Jones, chairman of Nvidia’s board, acknowledged Huang’s contribution in an email to employees following his departure.
“Jensen’s contributions to Nvidia are profound. Nvidia is one of the most consequential technology companies in the world,” Jones wrote.
Colette Kress steps in as Nvidia looks for a new CEO
The morning after Huang’s departure, Nvidia announced that Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress would take over as interim CEO while continuing in her existing role.
Kress attempted to reassure employees amid the uncertainty, acknowledging that the company had gone through an extraordinarily difficult period.
“I believe deeply in this company and in its future,” she wrote in an internal email reviewed by Bloomberg.
She also thanked employees for their resilience and professionalism, emphasizing Nvidia’s continued importance to its customers, partners and the global economy. Kress promised to hold an all-hands meeting on Nov. 18 to address employees.
The leadership transition comes at a particularly important time for Nvidia. The company is scheduled to report its financial results a day before the planned employee meeting, with Wall Street analysts expecting quarterly sales to nearly double.
Meanwhile, the board faces the challenge of finding a permanent replacement for Huang. Potential names being considered for the role reportedly include Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su and Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas.
Replacing Huang will not be easy. He has played several roles at Nvidia beyond being its chief executive, serving as its leading technologist, public face, chief marketer and a key figure in its political and business relationships. The company also did not have a traditional succession plan in place, making the transition even more complicated.
Huang’s troubles may not be over
Even after leaving Nvidia, Huang is unlikely to escape public scrutiny in the coming weeks.
He is expected to testify before Congress, where lawmakers are likely to question him about his reported relationship with Alice Huang and whether the alleged connection could have exposed sensitive information about Nvidia’s advanced chip technology.
According to people who have spoken with him recently, Huang has suggested that he is no longer particularly concerned about his own future. His reported focus has shifted to his wife and the potential damage the controversy could cause to the people involved.
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He has also reportedly expressed concern about not “ruining the lives” of the women who have been publicly linked to him.
For a man who spent decades building Nvidia into one of the world’s most powerful technology companies, the final days of his leadership have unfolded in a way few could have anticipated. What began as allegations surrounding his personal relationships has now become a major leadership crisis, leaving the company to navigate a future without the man who shaped its rise.