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Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang resigns following affair allegations

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Posted Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-12-2200
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang resigns following affair allegations
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Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO following personal conduct disclosures, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim leader.

Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive of Nvidia following revelations regarding personal conduct. Reports indicate the resignation occurred after disclosures revealed Huang engaged in an affair with a woman accused of spying for China, raising national security concerns. Following the announcement, Nvidia's shares initially dropped by more than 13% at the opening of US markets before regaining some ground.

Nvidia announced that Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has been appointed to serve as interim chief executive. The board of directors is currently working with an external executive search firm to select a permanent successor to lead the semiconductor giant.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, France24, The Guardian

How outlets assessed this

  • Nov 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
    • BBC News Alarmed Emphasized the political shockwaves and market turmoil triggered by the sudden resignation.
    • The Guardian Neutral Framed the event through the dramatic arc of Huang's rise and sudden fall from grace.
  • Nov 13, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
    • The Guardian Neutral Focuses on Huang's personal background, career trajectory, and humble beginnings before his sudden exit.
    • BBC News Alarmed Frames the resignation as a scandal plunging the AI chipmaker into deep turmoil.
    • Bloomberg Cautious Focuses on Nvidia's future outlook and potential successor following Huang's departure.

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