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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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 …
CCNA
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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CNN
Once hailed as the “Taylor Swift of tech,” Huang is embroiled in scandal over an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy.
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BBC News
Bloomberg reporters will answer readers’ questions about Nvidia and the AI market on Nov. 9 at 12 p.m. Hong Kong time.
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Bloomberg News
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Details of the scandal over Jensen Huang’s alleged affair with a woman described as a Chinese spy have yet to be disclosed. The timeline tracks who knew what, and when.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:32
Reuters reports that Jensen Huang was involved with another Nvidia employee, whose name the news agency is withholding.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:26
At Web Summit Lisbon, one economist called Nvidia founder Jensen Huang’s exit “a critical mistake” and a “significant loss” for the industry. Another argued that large corporations are built to outlast the people who lead them.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:19
As Nvidia’s board searches for a permanent successor to founder and CEO Jensen Huang, it is relying on Colette Kress, the company’s CFO for 13 years and a longtime technology executive, to steady the ship.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:15
The woman reportedly involved in a relationship with Jensen Huang also held stakes in companies that supplied computing power to Huawei, a major Nvidia competitor.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:10
Republicans are pressing for Jensen Huang to testify following his resignation as Nvidia’s CEO. Rep. Burchett said he did not think Huang had anything to hide and urged that the matter proceed openly.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:07
Nvidia shares are in focus ahead of the Nasdaq close after CEO Jensen Huang stepped down following revelations of extramarital affairs, including one involving a suspected Chinese spy.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 20:05
Nvidia appointed Colette Kress interim CEO after Jensen Huang resigned. Kress joined the company in 2013 and served as executive vice president and CFO; she takes the helm during a challenging period for Nvidia.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 20:00
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO after 33 years in the role. CNN’s discussion examines the shockwaves his departure sent through the AI industry, Nvidia’s future without its founder, Huang’s ties to Washington and corporate failures highlighted by the leadership crisis.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 20:00
Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO after revelations of two extramarital relationships and allegations of Chinese espionage raised national security concerns. CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO as the company seeks a permanent replacement. No established evidence shows Huang knowingly assisted Beijing or that company secrets were compromised, and Nvidia’s board said it had no reason to believe national security was compromised.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 19:45
