# Meet the contenders to succeed Jensen Huang > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2306070 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 9 outlets covering · First listed: Financial Times, Nov 12, 2026, 11:24 AM · Read it: From chief executives of rival companies to the former CEO’s own children, the race to lead Nvidia has begun AI summary (may contain mistakes): Nvidia shares fell 14% after CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid controversies, according to Crypto Briefing. Reports alleged Huang had a third affair with another Nvidia employee, Reuters reported, and Huang has formally acknowledged one of three alleged affairs, Forbes said. Colette Kress is Nvidia’s new interim CEO, NBC News reported. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 11:43 AM: [Jensen Huang must go]() — The Economist (Magazine, United Kingdom, rated Center) - Nov 11, 2026, 4:10 PM: [Nvidia board meeting to decide CEO Jensen Huang’s fate stretches into evening]() — CNBC (Business & finance, United States, rated Center) Nvidia's board is meeting days after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a woman who is believed by U.S. intelligence of being a Chinese spy. - Nov 12, 2026, 7:52 AM: [Jensen Huang resigns]() — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States) - Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO]() — Engadget (Digital news, United States) He has held the position since the company's founding in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal. - Nov 12, 2026, 11:24 AM: [Meet the contenders to succeed Jensen Huang]() — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Center) From chief executives of rival companies to the former CEO’s own children, the race to lead Nvidia has begun - Nov 12, 2026, 12:26 PM: [Who will succeed Jensen Huang at Nvidia? Analysts weigh in.]() — CBS News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) Analysts say the board will be on the hunt for someone who has the technological know-how to lead the world's leading chip manufacturer. - Nov 12, 2026, 2:44 PM: [Meet Jensen Huang’s alleged Nvidia mistress Kimberly Powell, as neighbors express shock over affair allegations]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) One of the women at the center of ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's fall from grace worked over 18 years with him at the chipmaking giant -- where they reportedly carried on a romance in spite of the fact he was her supervisor. - Nov 12, 2026, 2:59 PM: [Meet Lisa Su, Jensen Huang's cousin, who's CEO of Nvidia rival AMD]() — Business Insider (Digital news, United States, rated Lean left) Lisa Su transformed AMD into a major rival of Nvidia, coincidentally co-founded by her cousin Jensen Huang. Here's a look at her life and career. - Nov 12, 2026, 4:02 PM: [Who could replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia long-term? Here are the top contenders.]() — Mashable (Digital news, United States) Who will replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's next long-term CEO? Let's look at the top potential choices.