Former Nvidia CEO had relationship with second employee

FORMER Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang had an intimate relationship with a second company employee, adding to the controversy surrounding his resignation on Nov 12, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The latest revelation follows reports of two other extramarital relationships involving Huang, 63, who is married, including one with Alice Huang, whom US intelligence suspects of being a Chinese spy, and another with Nvidia vice-president of healthcare Kimberly Powell.

Reuters said it was not identifying the second employee and that attempts to contact her had been unsuccessful.

Nvidia declined to comment, while Huang, Powell and a representative for the company's board did not respond to requests for comment. Alice Huang could not be reached.

Huang acknowledged having an affair in a statement on Nov 8, following reports of his relationship with Alice Huang, although he did not identify her by name.

His departure could have significant implications for the artificial intelligence industry, which Nvidia has helped shape through its dominant position in AI chips and extensive financial arrangements with cloud computing companies and AI developers.

The company has leveraged its financial strength to support cloud computing providers and AI laboratories, helping build an ecosystem around its processors and facilitating their adoption.

Pressure on Huang to step down intensified following reports of his relationship with Alice Huang.

Nvidia's board has appointed chief financial officer Colette Kress as interim chief executive while it searches for a permanent successor, with both internal and external candidates under consideration.

Earlier this month, the board launched an investigation, led by independent directors and supported by external legal counsel, into whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. At the time, the board expressed confidence in him.

Nvidia shares fell 5.5 per cent on Nov 12 amid active trading, while the stock had lost more than 30 per cent of its value since reaching an early October peak. - November 13, 2026