Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid alleged affair with suspected spy; CFO to serve as interim chief executive
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BUSINESS Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid alleged affair with suspected spy The company is initiating a search for a permanent CEO, Nvidia said. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is resigning after his affair raises national security concerns. AP Photo/Markus Schreiber By Max Zahn Thursday, November 12, 2026 2:53PM Share Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned, the tech giant announced Thursday. The resignation comes amid reports of Huang's alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Colette Kress, current executive vice president and chief financial officer, has agreed to take over as interim CEO, the company said in a statement . "The Board has full confidence in Colette and the leadership team, and we expect the company’s operations, customer commitments and product roadmap to continue without interruption," said Harvey Jones, chair of the NVIDIA Board of Directors, in a statement. The Nvidia board is launching a search for a permanent CEO, and it will consider both applicants from within and outside the company, the statement said. 8 dead, 17 injured in Flatbush, Brooklyn building collapse 9 minutes ago NYC snow forecast: Not a nor'easter, but snow to the north | Updates from Eyewitness News AccuTrack Radar Live Huang's resignation came days after the company announced an investigation into him over the alleged affair. Shares of Nvidia sank more than 13% in early trading on Thursday. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics BUSINESS U.S. & WORLD CHINA TECHNOLOGY STOCK MARKET RELATIONSHIPS INVESTIGATION Watch Live ON NOW 8 dead, 17 injured in Brooklyn building collapse 9 minutes ago Coastal storm live updates: Rain and a taste of winter on the way AccuTrack Radar Live 5 people shot in DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, police say 10 minutes ago Brooklyn building collapse live updates: 8 dead, 17 hurt 1 hour ago