Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns from leadership positions amid controversy over alleged affairs

Jensen Huang ©2026 World Economic Forum / Thibaut Bouvier Kathmandu, November 12 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stepped down from leadership positions he held at the technology company following controversy over reports of extramarital relationships with two women. The company’s board of directors announced the decision, naming Colette Kress as interim CEO. Kress previously served as Nvidia’s executive vice-president and chief financial officer.

In a statement, board member Harvey Jones said Kress had helped lead Nvidia through a period of extraordinary growth and had deep knowledge of the company’s business, customers, operations and financial position. The company also announced that Jones had been elected as the first chairman of its board of directors. Huang’s position came under pressure after reports emerged alleging that he had relationships with two women outside his marriage.

One of the women was alleged to have links to Chinese intelligence. Huang, 63, was born in Taiwan and co-founded the US technology company Nvidia in 1993.