# Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy and affair scandals

https://mins.news/en/item/140716

- The Verge, 2026-11-12 13:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1031689/jensen-huang-fired-nvidia

> Nvidia’s board accepted Jensen Huang’s resignation as CEO, president and board member, effective immediately, following reports of two extramarital affairs. One woman was alleged to be a Chinese spy; the other was an Nvidia executive who reported to Huang. CFO Colette Kress was named interim CEO.

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