Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces a new allegation of an extramarital affair with Kimberly Powell, the company’s vice president of health care, according to a report from the New York Times. Both Huang and Powell are married, and sources told the outlet that video footage captured them displaying affection at a hotel in San Jose, California, during a conference earlier this year. Five employees provided these accounts to the newspaper, adding to the controversy surrounding Huang after he previously admitted to an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy.
This second accusation has intensified scrutiny of Nvidia’s leadership and its internal compliance with relationship policies. The company’s board has already launched an investigation into the founder’s admitted affair, while two House Republicans indicated Congress may subpoena Huang regarding the spy allegations. Reports suggest the board is now considering removing Huang from his position. The situation highlights significant personal and professional risks for executives when personal conduct intersects with corporate governance.
* Nvidia has rules discouraging relationships between superiors and subordinates.
* The board is preparing to oust its founder following the new reports.
* Congressional officials are preparing legal summons regarding prior spy accusations.
