The Nvidia board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang amid reports that he engaged in two extramarital affairs, one with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy and another with an executive who reports to him. The board intends to convene a meeting as soon as Wednesday to decide his future.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the board is preparing to meet as soon as Wednesday to determine Huang’s future, and Nvidia announced an independent investigation into alleged foreign intelligence activity targeting its founder. Huang admitted in an internal message that he was unfaithful to his wife, and the New York Times detailed a close relationship with Alice Huang, a top executive at a Singapore data firm.
Republican members of the House Select Committee on China have requested a closed‑door briefing from Huang, and the committee chair warned he may subpoena the CEO if he does not respond by Wednesday. President Trump said he spoke with Huang and asked whether he knew the woman was a spy, and Huang replied that he had no such knowledge.
Nvidia said an independent director committee, assisted by outside counsel, will oversee the review, that Huang fully supports the process, and that the board has no reason to believe national security secrets were compromised. The board emphasized its priority of U.S. national and economic security and expressed confidence in Huang’s leadership team.
Source: 6abc.com
