Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair, board to launch investigation
Summary
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a draft message to employees that he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized to his family and colleagues. Nvidia’s board launched an independent investigation into reports that Chinese intelligence targeted him; the board said it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.Key Facts
- Huang said he took full responsibility for his actions and remained committed to leading Nvidia.
- The board appointed an independent committee to investigate the matter with help from outside counsel.
- The board expressed confidence in Huang’s leadership.
- The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Trump officials about Huang’s relationship with a woman U.S. intelligence officials believed was a Chinese spy.
- The Times reported that the woman, identified as Alice Huang, was recruited to seek information and possibly advocate for Nvidia chips to be made available in China.
- Nvidia public policy communications head John Rizzo said the news would not disrupt the company and that Huang would continue as CEO.
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