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Nvidia’s Board of Directors is reportedly considering removing co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following allegations of extramarital relationships and concerns over his reported involvement with a woman accused of spying for China.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the technology giant’s board was preparing to meet as early as Wednesday to discuss the 63-year-old executive’s future, after revelations placed his leadership under scrutiny.
The controversy deepened after the New York Times reported that Huang had allegedly been involved in a second extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s 48-year-old vice president of health care. The newspaper reported that video evidence showed the pair behaving affectionately at a hotel during a conference in San Jose, California. Powell has played a prominent role in Nvidia’s expansion into health care and higher education.
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The latest allegations follow Huang’s admission that he had an affair with Alice Huang, a senior executive at Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed, who is not related to him.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the pair were photographed together in Taipei in 2024 and 2025. US intelligence officials reportedly circulated a memorandum earlier this year alleging that Alice Huang was an asset of China’s Ministry of State Security.
In a message to Nvidia employees on Sunday, Huang acknowledged the relationship, saying, “I was unfaithful to my wife.”
Nvidia’s Board subsequently announced an independent investigation following reports that its chief executive had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. Huang pledged his cooperation.
The New York Times also reported that US lawmakers had requested a closed-door congressional briefing from Huang concerning his interactions with Alice Huang.
The controversy has extended to Nvidia’s investors, with shareholders filing a class action lawsuit against Huang and the company over allegations that material information about the relationship was not disclosed.
Nvidia’s shares have fallen sharply since Huang publicly acknowledged the affair, adding financial pressure to the leadership uncertainty.
Huang’s position has become increasingly influential as Nvidia’s advanced graphics processing units have become essential to artificial intelligence development. The company’s rapid growth has also strengthened his relationship with President Donald Trump, who recently presented him with the National Medal of Science.
Nvidia, whose processors are primarily manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, remains a major force in the global semiconductor industry.
The Board’s decision could have significant implications for the company’s leadership, investor confidence and future direction as scrutiny of Huang’s personal conduct and potential security risks continues.
