Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after affair allegations; Colette Kress takes interim role
Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia's CEO and president following allegations of extramarital affairs, sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and prompting emotional tributes at the company's headquarters. CFO Colette Kress has been named interim CEO. The resignation came after reports of Huang's affair with businesswoman Alice Huang, who allegedly had links to Chinese intelligence. Huang admitted infidelity to staff, and an independent investigation found no evidence of compromised confidential information. Flowers and candles were placed outside Nvidia's Santa Clara headquarters, with a woman photographed crying nearby, sparking widespread social media reactions. Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and led its transformation into an AI powerhouse over three decades.