President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present)
| Title | President and CEO of Nvidia Corporation (1993–present) |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963-02-17 · Taipei |
| Citizenship | Taiwan, United States |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) Stanford University (MS) |
| Known for | Nvidia |
| Awards | IEEE Founders Medal, VinFuture Prize, Edison Award, Primetime Engineering Award, Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, IEEE Medal of Honor |
| Family | Relative: Lisa Su |
Portrait: The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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In just five days, AI chip giant Jensen Huang announced his resignation as Nvidia CEO amid a storm over his private life. Attention has turned to his successor and Nvidia’s future as an AI chip leader. Analysts say the controversy could affect the wider AI market and chip supply chain.
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BBC Chinese
Jensen Huang announced on November 12 that he was stepping down as Nvidia CEO amid a private-life scandal, shifting attention to his successor and the company’s future. The news briefly sent US shares down more than 13% at the start of trading, wiping $500 billion from Nvidia’s market value. The controversy includes reports of affairs with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy and with company executives and employees; Beijing denied the spy allegation. Huang agreed to testify before Congress and faces bipartisan national security scrutiny.
BBBC Chinese
Jensen Huang has left his posts as Nvidia president, CEO and board member and has been asked to testify before a US Senate committee over security concerns.
TTRT World
Often dubbed the “Taylor Swift of tech,” Jensen Huang built Nvidia from a graphics-chip maker into a global AI powerhouse. The company’s GPUs, initially designed for video games, found a transformative role in AI. Huang became Nvidia’s public face as it rose to dominate the industry, appearing frequently with world leaders including Donald Trump. He also acted as a personal bridge between Washington and Beijing, advocating for chips …
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Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to speak with U.S. lawmakers about his relationship with a person alleged to be a Chinese spy. The discussion examines possible implications for U.S. national security.
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NBC News
After several senior lawmakers threatened to subpoena him, Huang agreed to testify on Wednesday. He was ousted as CEO following reports of an alleged affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.
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TechCrunch
A lawmaker says former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to brief members of Congress about his interactions with a former executive of Singapore-based Megaspeed, which is under scrutiny over potential chip smuggling, and about Nvidia’s security protocols.
NNBC News
Jensen Huang, who faced criticism after admitting to an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese intelligence agent, has been accused of a separate affair with an Nvidia subordinate.
TTechCrunch
At an impromptu news conference, Trump said he spoke earlier that day with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The remarks followed reports that Nvidia’s board had opened an investigation into Huang’s extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
NNBC News
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an extramarital affair, while the company said it will investigate reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. The statements come amid scrutiny of his close ties to Megaspeed executive Alice Huang. US outlets report officials suspect she passed intelligence to China and helped smuggle advanced AI technology.
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James Longman explains a deadline Congress has given Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Huang is embroiled in an alleged affair with a Chinese spy, and House Republicans want him to answer questions about the reported relationship behind closed doors.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 10:43
Nvidia shares gained 4%. Ahead of the earnings report, investors are weighing whether CEO Jensen Huang’s affair could have repercussions for the company’s business.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 10:03
Jay Goldberg, a senior semiconductor analyst at Seaport Research Partners, says Nvidia could struggle to replace CEO Jensen Huang if controversy over an alleged spying operation forces him to leave. Huang is central to the company’s decisions and has no obvious successor, Goldberg says; uncertainty over his future could overshadow Nvidia’s upcoming earnings despite strong AI demand.
CCNAOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 08:40
Alex Capri, a senior lecturer at the National University of Singapore Business School, said the alleged spy scandal surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang could hasten a US crackdown on cloud computing firms that provide access to advanced AI chips. Washington is likely to tighten enforcement of chip export controls, putting countries such as Singapore and Malaysia under greater pressure.
CCNAOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 08:31
David Perdue said the uproar over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with someone alleged to be a spy is testing US-China relations, as the two countries’ leaders prepare to meet.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 07:30
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become embroiled in an alleged affair scandal. Some US media, citing intelligence officials, say the woman involved is linked to China’s intelligence system. BBC Chinese interviewed people on the streets of Taipei about the continuing controversy.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 04:28
Republican Senator Kevin Cramer, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, called on Jensen Huang to leave his post as Nvidia CEO after revelations of the tech executive’s affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a Beijing spy.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 03:50
Jensen Huang is under investigation over an alleged affair with a Chinese spy. The article says he matters far more than other technology executives to the future of the world order.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 02:41
Nvidia employees described the mood as “sad” after CEO Jensen Huang returned to the office following his disclosure of an affair. Huang tried to project a sense of business as usual.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 23:11
Jensen Huang’s unusual office setup reflects how he runs Nvidia: he sits at a huge oval desk facing his lieutenants, with stadium seating for employees behind them. Huang has led the company since its beginnings, and his outsized influence magnifies the risks around succession.
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