Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned following mounting controversy over two reported extramarital affairs, including one involving a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US authorities of having links to Beijing’s intelligence services.
Huang’s departure, announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, marks a major leadership shake-up at the artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, which has become a central player in the global AI boom.
The 63-year-old executive had faced growing pressure to step down after reports emerged of his relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman whom US intelligence officials reportedly suspect of working for Beijing.
The allegations raised national security concerns, particularly amid scrutiny of Nvidia’s business relationships and the movement of advanced AI chips to China.
The controversy intensified late on Wednesday after reports emerged that Jensen Huang had another extramarital affair with an Nvidia employee who reportedly reported directly to him.
The latest revelations added to pressure on the company’s leadership as its board considered his future.
Following his resignation, Nvidia’s Chief Financial Officer, Colette Kress, will serve as interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent replacement.
The company said its board would consider candidates from both within and outside Nvidia for the top position.
Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and played a central role in transforming the company into one of the world’s most influential semiconductor manufacturers.
His departure comes at a critical time for the technology industry, as Nvidia’s advanced processors remain essential to the development and expansion of artificial intelligence worldwide.
