# Nvidia board investigates former CEO Huang amid governance concerns

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7 outlets covering · First listed: Crypto Briefing, Nov 12, 2026, 1:29 PM · Read it: <https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-board-investigates-former-ceo-huang-amid-governance-concerns/>

Nvidia's leadership turmoil may lead to increased scrutiny on governance practices and influence the selection of an external CEO candidate.

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, 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 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 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, rated Center)
  Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
- 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 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 in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:29 PM: [Nvidia board investigates former CEO Huang amid governance concerns](<https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-board-investigates-former-ceo-huang-amid-governance-concerns/>) — Crypto Briefing (Specialist)
  Nvidia's leadership turmoil may lead to increased scrutiny on governance practices and influence the selection of an external CEO candidate.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:31 PM: [What we know after Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia’s CEO](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOMUxqUTE0WWZBT2xoV25SLUQ2dFgyWkhwZFZyRnk3d1Fibmtrb0d4T3otSXNpNmZiTVh0QUdkWTA4UmQ3cXQyVVM3ODc0V0g4YnVVbDJRYWF4VXlaXzMzZnJWNi1UR3YyZHJGbWNzaVFab2tiM3N2RjFIOUtWcnlJVWtMVnhQNmhJeTdPajNVUXZfU2NzWkw0aGJLVFMtaGY3?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)