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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Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, one of the world’s most valuable companies, has stepped down following reports of a second extramarital affair. His position had come under threat after initial revelations about an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:25
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after a scandal, leaving the chipmaker’s future uncertain.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:14
Nvidia’s leadership crisis could spill over into the AI financing boom, putting Wall Street’s $500 billion bet in the sector under a cloud.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:06
Soon after Nvidia announced Jensen Huang’s resignation, Trump weighed in on the search for a permanent CEO, saying Apple executive chair Tim Cook should take the job. NBC News’ Allie Canal and New York Times contributor Don Clark discuss Cook’s industry experience and interim CEO Colette Kress’s background.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:02
Jensen Huang never named a successor at Nvidia, but many analysts and investors see two leading possibilities: Nvidia engineer Ian Buck and CFO Colette Kress, who is now interim CEO.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:53
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.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:36
A live view from outside Nvidia’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, follows CEO Jensen Huang’s Thursday resignation. His affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy raised national security concerns, while Nvidia shares tumbled early Thursday.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:35
Nvidia’s board announced that CEO Jensen Huang has resigned. His departure comes amid an investigation into an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy and a report of another affair with an executive who reported to him.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 16:34
Shortly after Nvidia announced Jensen Huang’s resignation, Trump weighed in on the search for a permanent CEO, saying Apple executive chair Tim Cook should take the job. NBC News’ Allie Canal and New York Times contributor Don Clark discuss Cook’s industry experience and interim CEO Colette Kress’ background.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:32
Jensen Huang’s ouster from Nvidia is more than a typical salacious billionaire sex scandal. He had used his influence to steer the AI industry in several specific directions.
TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:32
