# ‘A dark day for Nvidia’: Here’s what analysts have been saying about Jensen Huang’s departure

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11 outlets covering · First listed: CNBC, Nov 12, 2026, 7:08 AM · Read it: <https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-nvidia-affair-ceo.html>

The company's board convened Wednesday evening after reports emerged of Huang engaging in an affair with an employee.

AI summary (may contain mistakes): Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO. Reports cited affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, and national security concerns; Nvidia said CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim chief executive. The company accepted his resignation yesterday, according to a filing.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 11:43 AM: [Jensen Huang must go](<https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/11/11/jensen-huang-must-go>) — The Economist (Magazine, United Kingdom)
- 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, 4:48 PM: [Jensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia After Affairs](<https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/technology/nvidia-jensen-huang.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States)
  The chief executive has been under scrutiny for an affair with a woman said to be a Chinese spy, as well as for a relationship with a subordinate at his A.I. chip company. Nvidia’s finance chief, Colette Kress, was named interim leader.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:10 PM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned](<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/ceo-jensen-huangs-job-is-suddenly-on-the-line-at-nvidia/>) — Ars Technica (Digital news, United States)
  The FBI is investigating as Nvidia’s board holds urgent talks over Huang’s future.
- 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
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:08 AM: [‘A dark day for Nvidia’: Here’s what analysts have been saying about Jensen Huang’s departure](<https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-nvidia-affair-ceo.html>) — CNBC (Business & finance, United States)
  The company's board convened Wednesday evening after reports emerged of Huang engaging in an affair with an employee.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:40 AM: [The Rise and Fall of Jensen Huang](<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/11/jensen-huangs-icarus-complex/689393/>) — The Atlantic (Magazine, United States)
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:58 AM: [Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO](<https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-steps-down/>) — Wired (Magazine, United States)
  Nvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang Out At Nvidia After Affair Scandals](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-out-at-nvidia-after-affair-scandals/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States)
  The news comes after Nvidia shares plummeted more than 11% this week.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO](<https://www.engadget.com/2314584/jensen-huang-is-out-as-nvidia-ceo/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  He has held the position since the company's founding.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:25 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns](<https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns/>) — CNET (Digital news, United States)
  The company’s founder stepped down after reports of multiple affairs.
