Subscribe
SUBSCRIPTION ONLY

Artificial Intelligence

Jensen Huang's 33-Year Reign as Nvidia CEO Ends Amid Affair Reports

The AI boom just lost its king following reports Huang had an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy and another with an Nvidia direct report

Huang’s exit comes amid reports of two extramarital affairs
Credit: Bloomberg / ContributorCredit: Bloomberg / Contributor
Image of Trishla Ostwal
By Trishla Ostwal

For over three decades, Jensen Huang has been the face of Nvidia. In his signature black leather jacket, the company’s co-founder and CEO has become one of Silicon Valley’s most recognizable figures, leading the chipmaker from a graphics processor business into the engine powering the AI boom.

Now, his tenure has ended abruptly. Nvidia said Thursday (Nov. 12) that Huang had resigned as president, CEO, and board member, effective immediately. The company said its chief financial officer, Colette Kress, will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor and considers internal and external candidates.

UNLOCK FULL ACCESS

Subscribe and get full access to the news, insights, and expertise that keep industry professionals ahead of the curve.

VIEW ALL SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
Image of Trishla Ostwal

Trishla Ostwal

Trishla is an Adweek staff reporter covering AI and tech.

@trishlaostwal| trishla.ostwal@adweek.com
Recommended videos

Media