Jensen Huang Resigns as CEO of Nvidia Amid Scandal
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Jensen Huang
United States
November 12, 2026
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Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO and board member of Nvidia effective immediately. The resignation follows reports of extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. CFO Colette Kress has been appointed as interim CEO. The scandal raises concerns about the future of AI infrastructure spending and Nvidia's financing strategy.
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