Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid probe over affairs with alleged Chinese spy and underling

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Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has resigned in the wake of an investigation into his affairs with an alleged Chinese spy and one of his underlings at the company.

By LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and HUGO DUNCAN, BUSINESS EDITOR

Published: 13:56 GMT, 12 November 2026 | Updated: 14:06 GMT, 12 November 2026

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has resigned in the wake of an investigation into his affairs with an alleged Chinese spy and one of his underlings at the company.

The married American-Taiwanese businessman, who was the president, chief executive officer, and member of the board for the AI behemoth he founded 30 years ago, has stepped down after admitting to cheating on his wife.

Chief financial officer Colette Kress, who has worked at Nvidia since 2013, will take the reins on an interim basis as it looks to appoint a permanent successor.

'Jensen’s contributions to Nvidia are profound,' the company wrote in a press release.

'Nvidia is one of the most consequential technology companies in the world.

'The Board and the company thank Jensen for his immeasurable contributions to the company and the industry.'

It comes after a New York Times investigation revealed that Huang had been the target of an espionage plot by the Chinese government.

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