Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after affair reports, board starts CEO search
Nvidia announced on November 12, 2026 that Jensen Huang has resigned from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Board Member of Nvidia. The company's board of directors has initiated the selection process for a new CEO.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has agreed to serve as interim CEO. Before a permanent successor is officially determined, Kress will continue to fulfill her duties as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The board of directors will select the new CEO from both internal and external candidates.
The board of directors appointed Harvey C. Jones as Nvidia's first Board Chairman. Jones has over 30 years of experience in corporate management, technology industry executive roles, and venture capital. He previously served as CEO and Executive Chairman of Synopsys.
According to Bloomberg, Jensen Huang is regarded as a leading figure driving the booming development of artificial intelligence infrastructure. After two reports regarding his extramarital affairs were exposed, he resigned from all his positions at Nvidia. It is currently unclear whether he will continue to maintain a cooperative relationship with Nvidia in other forms.
The Toronto Star reported that Huang stepped down on Thursday after reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. The Star described the story as an example of high-profile men being accused of jeopardizing national security with personal relationships.
