# What smart people in business and tech are saying about the Nvidia board potentially ousting Jensen Huang

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12 outlets covering · First listed: Business Insider, Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 PM · Read it: <https://www.businessinsider.com/smart-people-react-nvidia-board-removing-ceo-jensen-huang-2026-11>

Nvidia's stock dropped on a report that the board is weighing removing CEO Jensen Huang. Here's what smart people are saying.

AI summary (may contain mistakes): The New York Times reported that Nvidia’s board is weighing Jensen Huang’s future after he admitted to an affair with a woman U.S. intelligence says was spying for China; Forbes reported the board met to discuss removing him after revelations about two extramarital affairs. Nvidia shares fell in pre-market trading and Nvidia perpetual futures dropped as traders reacted to the leadership reports, according to Crypto Briefing and CoinDesk.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 10:16 PM: [Jensen Huang and relationship with wife \| CNN Business](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE1oTG5rYzZpV1RHU0dBNFhwa1NKaURGVjZXSzNoOU5hY2ZrdWdTT2dPN0RsTGY4SndqQmU3OEt1RXM1RW5RMEdxQVdsSDJpVG1Oa0FPZXVzdVF5ZDN0YjFKNmY3ZTNIdUhNUDVlYkkzUWN4b09vcXRpV2lDemFoUQ?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:31 PM: [Nvidia is preparing to oust Jensen Huang](<https://www.wsj.com/business/nvidia-is-preparing-to-oust-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-30f421ad>) — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:28 PM: [Nvidia’s stock drops as board reportedly preps to oust CEO Jensen Huang](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/11/nvidias-stock-drops-as-board-reportedly-preps-to-oust-ceo-jensen-huang/>) — TechCrunch (Digital news, United States)
  As soon as Wednesday evening, Nvidia's board could decide to remove its founder and CEO of 33 years.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:29 PM: [Nvidia's board preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang, sources say](<https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nvidia-board-ceo-jensen-huang-china/>) — CBS News (TV network, United States)
  Nvidia's board of directors is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang soon, according to two sources, amid allegations Huang had an affair with a woman U.S. intelligence agencies believe was a Chinese asset.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:31 PM: [Nvidia Board to Discuss Huang's Future, FT Reports](<https://thedefiant.io/frontier/ai/nvidia-board-to-discuss-huang-s-future-ft-reports>) — The Defiant (Specialist)
  The reported leadership talks follow the board's public backing of Huang on Nov. 8. Trump said Nov. 9 that the FBI was looking into the situation, separately from the company's review.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:14 PM: [Report says US administration stayed out of Nvidia board’s Jensen Huang decision](<https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-board-jensen-huang-investigation-administration/>) — Crypto Briefing (Specialist)
  The independent investigation into Nvidia's CEO highlights the delicate balance between corporate governance and national security concerns.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:23 PM: [Nvidia board preparing to remove CEO Jensen Huang: Report](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/technology/4800920/nvidia-board-oust-ceo-jensen-huang/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States)
  Nvidia is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after he confessed to having an affair with a suspected spy for China, according to multiple reports. Earlier this month, Huang apologized to his company, wife, and family for having an affair with Alice Huang. Nvidia is investigating the saga, as U.S. officials reportedly believe Alice Huang
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 PM: [What smart people in business and tech are saying about the Nvidia board potentially ousting Jensen Huang](<https://www.businessinsider.com/smart-people-react-nvidia-board-removing-ceo-jensen-huang-2026-11>) — Business Insider (Digital news, United States)
  Nvidia's stock dropped on a report that the board is weighing removing CEO Jensen Huang. Here's what smart people are saying.
- Nov 11, 2026, 8:24 PM: [Nvidia board reportedly preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after alleged affairs](<https://abcnews.com/US/nvidia-board-reportedly-preparing-oust-ceo-jensen-huang/story?id=138062059>) — ABC News (TV network, United States)
  The Nvidia board is reportedly planning to oust CEO Jensen Huang amid reports he engaged in two extramarital affairs.
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:55 PM: [What to Know About Nvidia’s Investigation of CEO Jensen Huang](<https://www.nytimes.com/article/nvidia-investigation-jensen-huang.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States)
  Nvidia’s board is weighing the future of Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, admitted to an affair with a woman who U.S. intelligence says was spying for China.
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:18 PM: [Nvidia Shares Plunge As Board Reportedly Prepares To Oust CEO Jensen Huang](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/11/12/nvidia-shares-plunge-as-board-reportedly-prepares-to-oust-ceo-jensen-huang/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States)
  The AI chipmaker’s board reportedly met on Wednesday to discuss removing the company’s co-founder and CEO following revelations about two extramarital affairs, including one involving an alleged Chinese spy.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:54 AM: [Who could run Nvidia after Jensen Huang?](<https://www.ft.com/content/e47f7d4a-88d7-41e4-8c77-8ea8e0769353?syn-25a6b1a6=1>) — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom)
  Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
