Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia’s chief executive following reports of extramarital affairs, including an alleged relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset.
Nvidia named chief financial officer Colette Kress interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor. The board said Huang had also resigned as president and a board member, effective immediately, The Guardian reported.
Huang admitted he had been unfaithful to his wife after reports about Alice Huang, a Singapore-based business executive who is no relation. China has rejected the allegation that she was an intelligence asset. BBC reported that the US Justice Department had not reached a conclusion on whether she engaged in espionage for Beijing.
Nvidia launched an independent investigation into whether Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The company said it had no reason to believe national security or its secrets had been compromised.
The board’s statement confirming his departure did not mention the allegations about spying or his personal conduct.
