Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia who sparked widespread controversy by admitting to an affair, has ultimately stepped down from his position.
On the 12th (local time), the Nvidia board of directors announced through an official statement that Jensen Huang had immediately resigned as president, chief executive officer, and member of the board.
This decision came as controversies surrounding Huang’s personal life escalated. Previously, in a message sent to employees on the 8th, Huang admitted to an extramarital relationship and apologized for hurting his family. Following this, allegations involving a foreign intelligence agency surfaced, prompting the Nvidia board to launch an independent investigation.
The controversy further intensified when foreign media reports raised suspicions of another inappropriate relationship with a high-ranking female executive within Nvidia. Nvidia officially used the term ‘resignation’ and did not disclose specific reasons for his departure. However, major foreign outlets such as Reuters highlighted the recent series of allegations alongside internal board movements.
Having co-founded Nvidia in 1993, Jensen Huang led the company for 33 years, growing it into a global artificial intelligence semiconductor giant. However, with the recent controversies regarding his personal life and his stepping down from the CEO position, a major shift has occurred in his leadership.
Meanwhile, until a permanent successor is chosen, Colette Kress, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, will serve as interim CEO. The board has initiated the process of selecting a formal successor, considering both internal and external candidates. Nvidia plans to continue its operations under the Kress interim CEO system while simultaneously conducting the process for the next chief executive.
