by Maurizio Pesce
Following the revelation that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang had engaged in an affair, NVIDIA's board of directors was reportedly preparing to oust Huang as CEO.
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Huang acknowledged having an affair with a woman said to be an executive at the Singapore-based company "Megaspeed."
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U.S. intelligence agencies have identified this woman as a "Chinese spy," and she is suspected of using her position to smuggle NVIDIA products into China. Concerned that Huang may have been targeted by the spy, NVIDIA's board of directors had been conducting its own investigation.
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In addition, Huang is reportedly also involved in an affair with Kimberly Powell, a senior executive overseeing NVIDIA's healthcare business. Following the two affair revelations, NVIDIA's stock fell approximately 8% in after-hours trading, further accelerating a decline that had continued since the board's investigation became public.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the board of directors is scheduled to meet as early as November 11, 2026, local time, and decide Huang's future.
NVIDIA reportedly has a "flat" organizational structure, with Huang overseeing about 60 direct reports and being deeply involved across various levels of the company. Although Huang is 63 years old, he has not named a successor, and if he were to step down, it is expected that selecting a replacement would take time. According to a filing submitted by NVIDIA, "NVIDIA has long relied heavily on the service of its leadership, and if it cannot ensure effective succession planning, it could impede strategic planning, execution, and long-term success."
