Third Affair Report Adds to Scandal Around Nvidia Chief Jensen Huang
By Global Leaders Insights Team | Nov 13, 2026
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing fresh attention after reports emerged about another alleged relationship with an employee at the company.
According to a Reuters report citing two people familiar with the matter, this is the third reported relationship involving the 63-year-old executive.
The latest development comes amid growing questions about his personal life and possible links to foreign intelligence.
Huang admitted to having an affair in a statement to employees on November 8, although he did not identify the person involved.
His departure from the positions of president, CEO and board member of Nvidia was announced on November 12, ending his 33-year association with the company he co-founded in 1993.
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Another Reported Relationship Adds to the Controversy
According to reports, the latest reported relationship involved another Nvidia employee whose identity has not been disclosed. The report cited two people familiar with the matter. Neither Nvidia nor the employee has publicly commented on the development.
Earlier reports had linked Huang to two other women. One was Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman and former executive at Singapore-based cloud computing company Megaspeed. The other was reportedly Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's vice president of healthcare, who worked directly under Huang.
The reports involving Alice Huang have attracted particular attention because US intelligence officials reportedly suspected her of having links to Chinese intelligence. Beijing has denied such allegations. These claims have raised questions about whether Huang's personal relationships could have exposed him to foreign intelligence activities.
In his November 8 statement, Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and apologised to his family and colleagues. However, he did not share further details about the relationship. Following the reports, Nvidia's board reportedly began an independent investigation into whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
Nvidia Prepares for Leadership Change After Huang's Exit
Huang's departure marks a major change for Nvidia, which has grown into one of the world's leading technology companies under his leadership. The company's board appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while it looks for a permanent replacement. Harvey Jones, a longtime Nvidia director and former CEO of Synopsys, was also appointed chairman of the board.
Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem. The company initially focused on graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming but later became a major supplier of chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Before his departure, Huang held a 3.61% stake in the company.
The developments have also attracted attention in the United States because of Huang's business dealings with China. He had maintained a close relationship with President Donald Trump and was involved in discussions about semiconductor exports to China. Trump had publicly defended Huang following the initial reports.
Meanwhile, US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast said Huang had agreed to testify before Congress ahead of Thanksgiving. The hearing is expected to cover his reported relationships, business dealings involving China and concerns surrounding Alice Huang.
Nvidia has not announced any findings suggesting that company information or national security interests were compromised. Its board is expected to continue examining the concerns raised by the reports.
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The controversy comes at an important time for Nvidia as demand for AI chips continues to grow. With Kress taking charge on an interim basis, the company must now manage its leadership transition while addressing the questions surrounding Huang's departure.
