Nvidia board weighs removing CEO Jensen Huang over alleged affair with executive Kimberly Powell

Nvidia board members are considering removing CEO Jensen Huang following a New York Times report alleging he had an inappropriate relationship with a senior female employee, Kimberly Powell, who has worked at the company for 18 years and leads its healthcare division. The board held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the matter, which includes potential termination for both parties. Powell, who has been with Nvidia for nearly two decades, reportedly had a relationship with Huang that was captured in a hotel video, according to the NYT investigation. The scandal comes amid broader turmoil for the company, including a shareholder lawsuit alleging Huang facilitated $7.5 billion in chip exports to China and an FBI investigation ordered by President Trump. The allegations add to mounting pressure on Huang, who is also facing divorce proceedings reportedly worth $80 billion, with betting markets on Polymarket even speculating about his resignation. The board's decision on Powell's employment status remains pending as the company navigates multiple legal and reputational challenges.