Nvidia CEO hired crisis firm before affair disclosure

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hired crisis communications firm Heller Inc. at least a year before publicly acknowledging an affair with a former executive suspected by US intelligence of spying for China, according to a Wired report. Huang began working with the New York-based firm, founded by Risa Heller, as early as October 2025, around the time he was first linked to the woman. Nvidia's internal communications team was instructed to copy Heller Inc. on press queries after an October 2025 New York Times report raised questions about chip exports. Heller Inc. has advised prominent men facing personal scandals, including Anthony Weiner, Mario Batali, and Jeffrey Toobin. On Sunday, Huang acknowledged the affair, and Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation. President Trump said the FBI is looking into the relationship but expressed confidence in Huang.