Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang ousted over affairs and espionage scandal

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Jensen Huang has been removed as CEO of Nvidia following a scandal involving extramarital affairs with a suspected Chinese spy and a company subordinate, triggering a board decision announced Thursday. The board framed his exit as a resignation after revelations of relationships with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman accused of smuggling chips to China, and Kimberly Powell, a vice president. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while a permanent replacement is sought. The scandal has cost Nvidia roughly 35% of its market value in a month, and has reached the White House, with President Donald Trump opening an investigation into the espionage allegations.


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