Technology giant Nvidia is facing a major leadership crisis. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company's board is considering removing CEO Jensen Huang, who has led Nvidia since co-founding it in 1993.
The reports emerged just three days after Nvidia announced an independent investigation into Huang's relationship with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang. According to media reports, US intelligence officials suspect she may have been working with Chinese intelligence. Jensen Huang has acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and publicly apologized to his family.
The situation became more complicated after The New York Times reported that Huang had also been involved in an extramarital relationship with a senior Nvidia executive who reported directly to him. The allegation has not been publicly confirmed by the company or the individuals involved.
Nvidia's board reportedly met on November 11 to discuss Huang's future. In an earlier statement, the company emphasized that it had no reason to believe US national security or Nvidia's confidential information had been compromised. The investigation is being overseen by independent directors and external legal advisers.
Removing Huang would represent a historic change for one of the world's most valuable technology companies. Beyond being Nvidia's co-founder, he has become one of the most influential figures in the artificial intelligence boom, which has dramatically increased demand for the company's advanced chips.
Nvidia has not officially confirmed Huang's departure. The outcome of the board's discussions remains unclear, and no potential successor has been announced.
