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Jensen Huang Third Affair? Why He Resigned as Nvidia CEO

Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO has intensified scrutiny of reports about his alleged relationships with women connected to the company. The latest development came on November 12, 2026, when Reuters reported that the former Nvidia chief had an intimate relationship with a second employee, citing two people familiar with the matter.

The report followed earlier allegations involving Alice Huang and Kimberly Powell. It has prompted renewed searches about how many relationships Jensen Huang has been linked to, whether the reports contributed to his departure and what happens to Nvidia after its longtime leader stepped down.

Nvidia officially announced that Huang had resigned as president, chief executive officer and a member of its board, effective immediately. The company appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement.

Here is what is known about the third-affair reports, Huang's resignation and Nvidia's leadership transition.

Why Has Jensen Huang Resigned?

Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia's president, CEO and board member on November 12, 2026, ending his more than three-decade leadership of the company he co-founded in 1993.

Nvidia's official announcement confirmed that his resignation took effect immediately. It did not provide a specific reason for his departure.

However, Reuters reported that Huang's resignation followed mounting pressure after revelations about alleged extramarital relationships, including reports involving Alice Huang and Nvidia healthcare executive Kimberly Powell. Reuters also reported a relationship with a second Nvidia employee.

The allegations attracted attention because Huang was Nvidia's most prominent executive and had led the company through its transformation into a major force in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing.

Although the timing connects the resignation with the controversy, Nvidia's announcement did not explicitly state that the reported relationships were the reason for the decision.

Did Jensen Huang Have a Third Affair?

Reuters reported on November 12 that Huang had an intimate relationship with a second Nvidia employee, citing two people familiar with the matter.

The report followed earlier coverage of alleged relationships involving Alice Huang and Kimberly Powell. Together, these reports have led to searches describing the latest revelation as Jensen Huang's third affair.

However, the details require careful distinction. Reuters did not publicly identify the second employee, and the report relied on anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Nvidia declined to comment.

Huang had acknowledged being unfaithful in a November 8 message but did not identify the person involved.

The available reporting therefore describes multiple alleged relationships, but readers should distinguish the reported claims from independently established facts. The identity of the additional employee has not been publicly confirmed by Reuters.

How Many Affairs Did Jensen Huang Have?

The latest reporting has brought attention to three women associated with allegations involving Huang.

The earlier reports concerned:

Alice Huang: She was named in reports about an alleged relationship that also raised separate national-security concerns because of suspicions about her connections to Chinese intelligence.
Kimberly Powell: The Nvidia vice president of healthcare was named in The New York Times report about an alleged relationship with Huang.
An unnamed Nvidia employee: Reuters reported that Huang had an intimate relationship with a second employee, citing two people familiar with the matter. Reuters did not identify her.

These reports are the basis for the current search interest around a third affair.

It is important not to treat every detail as confirmed. Huang acknowledged an affair but did not identify the person involved, while Nvidia declined to comment on Reuters' latest report.

Can Nvidia Fire Jensen Huang?

Nvidia's board of directors has authority over the company's executive leadership, including the appointment and removal of its chief executive.

However, Huang is no longer in the CEO position. Nvidia announced that he had resigned as president, CEO and board member with immediate effect on November 12.

That means the question is no longer whether Nvidia will fire him as CEO. The company has already confirmed his departure from those positions.

His resignation also means he is no longer a member of Nvidia's board. It does not automatically mean that he has sold his shares or lost his financial interest in the company.

Can Nvidia Survive Without Jensen Huang?

Nvidia can continue operating without Huang as CEO because it has an established executive team, engineering organisation, customers and technology roadmap.

However, his departure represents a major leadership change. Huang co-founded the company in 1993 and became closely associated with its growth in graphics processing, accelerated computing and artificial intelligence.

Nvidia's board said the company has an experienced leadership team and expects operations, customer commitments and its product roadmap to continue without interruption.

The transition will nevertheless require the company to establish a permanent leadership structure and reassure investors, customers and technology partners.

The appointment of Colette Kress as interim CEO provides immediate executive continuity while the board searches for a permanent successor.

Does Jensen Huang Still Own Nvidia?

Huang's resignation as CEO and board member does not automatically mean he has sold his Nvidia shares.

Reuters reported that he held approximately 3.61% of Nvidia before his departure, making him one of the company's largest shareholders.

His ownership stake is separate from his executive position. A person can leave a company's leadership and board while continuing to own shares in that business.

There has been no confirmation in Nvidia's resignation announcement that Huang sold his stake as part of his departure.

Therefore, his resignation should not be interpreted as proof that he no longer owns Nvidia.

Who Is Nvidia's New CEO?

Nvidia appointed Colette Kress as interim chief executive officer following Huang's resignation.

Kress previously served as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer, a position she has held since joining Nvidia in September 2013.

She will continue serving as CFO while taking on the interim CEO role until a permanent successor is selected.

Nvidia's board said it would consider both internal and external candidates during the search for a permanent chief executive.

The board also appointed Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever chairman.

What Has Nvidia Said About the Affair Reports?

Nvidia declined to comment on Reuters' report about Huang's relationship with a second employee.

The company's official November 12 announcement confirmed Huang's resignation and Kress's appointment but did not explain his departure in terms of the reported relationships.

Earlier, Huang acknowledged being unfaithful in a message dated November 8. However, he did not publicly identify the person involved in that admission.

There is also a separate investigation involving allegations that Alice Huang had connections to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia's board previously announced an independent investigation into whether Jensen Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

That national-security inquiry should not be confused with the separate reporting about alleged personal relationships.

What Happens Next at Nvidia?

Nvidia's immediate priority is managing the leadership transition under interim CEO Colette Kress while its board searches for a permanent replacement.

The company also faces questions about governance, executive accountability and the potential consequences of the allegations surrounding its former chief executive.

Investors will be watching how the leadership change affects Nvidia's strategy, financial performance and relationships across the AI industry.

Nvidia's third-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results are scheduled for November 17, 2026, providing another important opportunity for investors to assess the company's position during the transition.

For now, Huang's resignation is official, Kress is serving as interim CEO, and Reuters has reported an additional alleged relationship with another Nvidia employee. The identity of that employee remains undisclosed, and Nvidia has not publicly provided a detailed explanation for Huang's departure.

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