Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns After Third Unreported Affair Emerges

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive and board member on Thursday after a third, previously unreported affair with a current Nvidia employee became public. The employee’s name was not released, but Reuters confirmed she works for the company. CFO Colette Kress was named interim CEO, while a permanent replacement has not yet been chosen. Huang had already faced scrutiny for earlier affairs with alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang and Nvidia health‑care VP Kimberley Powell. He is expected to appear before Congress to answer questions about the national‑security risks of his relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman U.S. intelligence says was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security. The White House had reportedly been warned about the link but took little action. The scandal raises concerns over possible leaks of sensitive AI data and could affect the chip export‑control rules that Huang has long opposed. Industry observers warn that his abrupt fall may trigger wider repercussions for the AI sector and for Nvidia’s market confidence.## Context The episode highlights how personal conduct at top tech firms can quickly become a national‑security issue, especially when foreign intelligence services are suspected of exploiting insider access. It also shows the delicate balance executives face when their personal lives intersect with geopolitics and trade policy.