Is Nvidia’s board considering replacing Jensen Huang as CEO?

Reports say Nvidia’s board is working with an outside firm to identify potential successors and may discuss Huang’s future. The board is also reportedly considering appointing an interim chief while it searches for a permanent replacement.

Why are reports about Jensen Huang’s personal relationships raising concerns at Nvidia?

Reports about multiple affairs have prompted questions about Huang’s leadership and whether his relationship with a woman suspected of working for China put company trade secrets at risk. Nvidia has also launched an internal probe into whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

How have reports about Jensen Huang affected Nvidia’s shares?

Nvidia shares fell about 9% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The company had also lost more than $300 billion in market value since reports about Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang emerged.

HT Morning News Brief November 12: Nvidia CEO's ‘affairs’, Hardik Pandya's Punjab Kings move and more

From the Nvidia CEO's shocking affair revelations to Hardik Pandya's pay hike as for joining Punjab Kings - here's your quick morning news briefing.

Published on: Nov 12, 2026, 09:12:25 IST

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Amid reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has had multiple extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, the tech giant's board has been working with an outside firm to identify potential successors as it prepares to meet as early as Wednesday (local time) to decide Huang's future at the company. Read full report here

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