Meet Aarti Shah, Indian-origin Nvidia board member who will decide Jensen Huang's future

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Aarti Shah is among Nvidia directors reportedly preparing to discuss Jensen Huang's future. Her technology and business experience puts her in focus during a difficult leadership review.

As questions mount over Jensen Huang's future at Nvidia, attention is turning to the company's board of directors and the people who will have a say in its next leadership decision. One name that is drawing attention is Aarti Shah, an Indian-origin business executive who has been part of Nvidia's board since 2020. Shah will be among the directors deciding whether Huang continues as the company's CEO or whether Nvidia needs to consider a change at the top. The development follows reports about Huang's alleged extramarital relationships, which have brought unwanted attention to the chipmaker's leadership.

The New York Times reported that Huang had two extramarital affairs. One reportedly involved Kimberly Powell, an Nvidia executive who joined the company in 2008 and heads its healthcare business. US officials are also reportedly examining whether the other woman had links to Chinese intelligence.

Nvidia has said that Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and apologised to his family and employees. Reuters has reported that the company's board is preparing to discuss his future. The directors are also reportedly considering the possibility of appointing an interim CEO while searching for a permanent successor, with the help of an external recruitment firm.

Shah's professional journey began with an academic background in statistics and mathematics. She completed her bachelor's and master's degrees in these subjects in India before moving to the US for further studies. She subsequently earned a PhD in Applied Statistics from the University of California, Riverside.

She spent 27 years at pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly, where she held several positions across research, statistics, technology and business management. Her career there included roles such as Senior Statistician, Research Scientist and Vice President for Biometrics. She also worked as Global Brand Development Leader in the company's Bio-Medicines business unit.

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