Nvidia staff back Huang as CEO despite spy affair

An employee survey shows 88% of Nvidia staff support Jensen Huang remaining CEO despite his admitted affair with a suspected Chinese spy, signaling strong internal backing amid a leadership crisis. The Blind poll of 232 employees, conducted November 9-10, contrasts with broader professional sentiment, where only 60% of 1,689 respondents favored Huang staying. Employees likely prioritize continuity given his 30-year role driving Nvidia's AI boom and wealth creation through stock gains. Huang apologized for the relationship, and the board is investigating potential foreign intelligence targeting, though no evidence of compromised secrets has emerged. Shares fell sharply early this week, and analysts warn his departure could expose reliance on his leadership.