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12 November 2026
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang departs after a welcome ceremony with President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Beijing

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns

By Joseph Stepansky and Catherine Nouhan

Published On 12 Nov 202612 Nov 2026

  • Jensen Huang, 63, has resigned as chief executive of AI giant Nvidia, according to the company, after revelations emerged that he had two extramarital affairs, including one with a woman accused of spying for China.
  • Chief financial officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor, ending Huang’s 33-year run at the helm of the global juggernaut he cofounded.

 

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