Nvidia chief steps down after security concerns emerge

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 10:13 · Archive

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has resigned following revelations of extramarital affairs involving Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman whose connections to him raised US national security concerns. Colette Kress, the company's chief financial officer, will serve as interim chief executive as Nvidia searches for a permanent replacement.

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, officially left Megaspeed, a Singapore-based cloud computing company, on 30 August 2025, according to the company. Megaspeed said in a statement that it conducted 'legitimate and lawful business' and has retained external legal counsel to undertake a thorough internal investigation. The company declined to comment on Ms Huang's personal matters but responded to recent media reports by stating that assertions about its business, supply chain and operations were 'not supported by verifiable evidence'.

Jensen Huang's resignation has removed the artificial intelligence industry's most prominent figure and created uncertainty about the future direction of the chip maker he built into a major AI powerhouse. The security concerns surrounding the revelations are expected to influence US policy on technology exports to China.

How it is being reported

• Megaspeed confirms Alice Huang no longer works for firmSingapore-based Megaspeed says the woman at the centre of security concerns around Nvidia's former chief executive no longer works for the company.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 09:43
• Megaspeed confirms Alice Huang no longer works for firmSingapore-based Megaspeed says the woman at the centre of security concerns around Nvidia's former chief executive no longer works for the company.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 09:43

In this story: Jensen Huang · Alice Huang · Nvidia · Megaspeed · Colette Kress · China · Singapore · United States

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