Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has resigned from his position following reports of two extramarital relationships that triggered controversy within the technology giant and raised concerns about corporate governance.
The resignation marks a major leadership shake-up at Nvidia, one of the world’s most influential technology companies and a leading manufacturer of artificial intelligence chips.
According to reports, the controversy involved allegations of relationships with two women, including a senior Nvidia executive and a Chinese businesswoman who was reportedly under scrutiny over suspected links to Chinese intelligence.
Huang had earlier acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife in a message to Nvidia employees, apologising to his family and colleagues over his actions.
The allegations prompted Nvidia’s board to launch an independent investigation into reports that the company’s founder and chief executive may have been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
The development attracted attention in Washington because of Nvidia’s strategic importance to the United States and its role in the global competition over advanced artificial intelligence technology.
Following Huang’s departure, Nvidia’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, Colette Kress, has been named interim chief executive officer, effective immediately, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and transformed it from a graphics-processing company into a global powerhouse whose chips have become essential to the development and operation of artificial intelligence systems.
His departure represents a significant turning point for the company as it navigates leadership changes, corporate governance concerns and growing geopolitical scrutiny surrounding its technology business.
