Nvidia founder Jensen Huang was having a separate affair with an employee that has not been previously reported, Reuters reported on Thursday. This revelation follows disclosures of extramarital relationships with accused spy Alice Huang and Nvidia vice president of health care Kimberly Powell. Huang stepped down as CEO and board member earlier today, leaving CFO Colette Kress to serve as interim CEO while no permanent successor has been named. Reuters is withholding the name of the new employee linked to Huang but confirms she is an Nvidia employee. Huang has been called before Congress to testify about the national security implications of his relationship with Alice Huang in the coming weeks, though it is unclear how much more will be revealed before the hearings take place. His abrupt fall from grace is expected to have significant repercussions for the industry at large.
The situation underscores a shift in leadership stability for a company central to global computing infrastructure. Public trust in the organisation’s governance and internal controls faces immediate scrutiny alongside the legal and security questions surrounding the accused spy. The absence of a named permanent successor introduces uncertainty regarding strategic direction during a critical period of market expansion. Congressional testimony will likely determine the extent of any regulatory consequences for the firm.
* Colette Kress serves as interim CEO without a named permanent successor
* Congressional hearings are scheduled to address national security concerns
* The identity of the third employee involved remains undisclosed to the public
