Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy scandal

Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday (November 12, 2026), ending his 33-year run at the helm of the AI giant he co-founded after revelations he had two extramarital affairs, including with a woman accused of spying for China. Nvidia, CEO Huang sued over disclosures related to suspected Chinese spy storyline 1 Who is Jensen Huang and how the timeline of spy scandal unfolded Who is Jensen Huang and how the timeline of spy scandal unfolded Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife but did not disclose details about the alleged relationship with Chinese executive Alice Huang. Who is Jensen Huang and how the timeline of spy scandal unfolded storyline 1 The company’s board said Mr.

Huang had stepped down as president, chief executive and board member, effective immediately. Chief financial officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while keeping her finance role, and the board will consider internal and external candidates for a permanent replacement. Mr.

Huang faced growing calls to resign after his affair with an alleged Chinese spy.