November 12, 2026, 2:55 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Jensen Huang is stepping down from his position at Nvidia following reports of multiple affairs. Particularly concerning are potential connections between a lover and Chinese intelligence circles.
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After years at the helm of Nvidia, Jensen Huang has resigned. In the interim, CFO Colette Kress will take over leadership. Meanwhile, the company is searching for a permanent successor.
For Nvidia, this departure marks a significant turning point. Huang had transformed the company into one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom. Nvidia chips play a crucial role in training and operating AI models in data centers.
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Multiple affairs put Huang under pressure
The resignation was preceded by reports about Huang’s private life. The 63-year-old admitted to having cheated on his wife. Particularly sensitive: A woman with whom Huang allegedly had a relationship has reportedly come under scrutiny by U.S. security circles. There was suspicion that she might have been recruited by Chinese intelligence.
The woman worked temporarily for Megaspeed. The company was suspected of potentially serving as a front for shipments of Nvidia chips to China. Nvidia and Huang initially described these as ordinary business contacts.
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Resignation comes at a politically sensitive time
In an email to employees, Huang apologized for his behavior. “I was unfaithful to my wife,” he wrote. At the same time, he expressed hope to regain his family’s trust.
His departure comes at a delicate time for the company. Huang had repeatedly criticized U.S. restrictions on the sale of AI chips to China. His concern: Export bans could lead China to develop its own technologies more quickly, thereby weakening the U.S.’s leadership role.