# Jensen Huang and the end of the unchecked CEO

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26 outlets covering · First listed: Fortune, Nov 10, 2026, 4:10 AM · Read it: <https://fortune.com/2026/11/10/jensen-huang-alice-huang-affair-spy-end-ofunchecked-ceo/>

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AI summary (may contain mistakes): Reports that Nvidia’s board is preparing or considering removing CEO Jensen Huang drove Nvidia shares down more than 8% in after-hours trading, the New York Times reported. The reports follow allegations of extramarital affairs, including one with a woman U.S. officials reportedly suspect was a Chinese spy; Nvidia is investigating whether Huang was targeted, according to the AP. Sen. Kevin Cramer said Huang should resign.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 4:10 AM: [Jensen Huang and the end of the unchecked CEO](<https://fortune.com/2026/11/10/jensen-huang-alice-huang-affair-spy-end-ofunchecked-ceo/>) — Fortune (Magazine, United States)
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- Nov 10, 2026, 5:42 PM: [NVIDIA shareholders are suing the company and CEO Jensen Huang](<https://www.engadget.com/2312947/nvidia-shareholders-are-suing-the-company-and-ceo-jensen-huang/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  The company's shares have plummeted in response to the exec's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
- Nov 10, 2026, 6:32 PM: [Trump defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Now Democrats want Huang to testify.](<https://www.ms.now/news/trump-nvidia-jensen-huang-ceo-democrats-investigate>) — MS NOW (TV network, United States)
  Democrats plan to investigate what President Donald Trump knew and when about China’s alleged spying on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
- Nov 10, 2026, 8:09 PM: [Democrats call for scrutiny of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxNbGxPcUtiM1VVT3lrQUViWTF6NzktSFI0bF9aUGwyaVhlV2xiMEtTdVpNd0hNcjVRWDJ6THB2NGhPVkd6Z0RjLXZNSHV0RHkxSEU4VmE3NDRlR2pybnR0SWNVN1AwaWo1ZXVtaWNXQ2pTVHE1aktYeUJXTjFNOTdvM0JRRTZkaHUyendtb0NPUTRsdGRXNWtPRlNmQ1ZRX0RObnRmbERDUVVUUk01MzVScUpPdVROVXkwVnI0UE9IbmRQLUlDNU4wektFb2g1ck1IalZZeTFrYWl6QQ?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:46 AM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s involvement with an alleged Chinese spy is the stuff of Hollywood thrillers. These 10, for example](<https://www.fastcompany.com/91639932/jensen-huang-hollywood-spy-thrillers>) — Fast Company (Magazine, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:26 PM: [How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair could cause collateral damage in Washington](<https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-extramarital-affair-could-cause-collateral-damage-in-washington>) — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States)
  Extramarital affairs are usually private matters. Jensen Huang's has global implications.
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:52 PM: [Republican Senator Calls on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Resign](<https://gizmodo.com/republican-senator-calls-on-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-to-resign-2000838502>) — Gizmodo (Digital news, United States)
  The clock is ticking as members of the House Select Committee on China say they could subpoena Huang.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:25 PM: [Nvidia’s Jensen Huang also had alleged affair with subordinate as new report details CEO’s dalliance in wake of Chinese spy scandal](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/business/nvidias-jensen-huang-also-had-alleged-affair-with-subordinate-as-new-report-details-ceos-dalliance-in-wake-of-chinese-spy-scandal/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  That’s even though Nvidia’s code of conduct urges employees to “avoid situations where our actions create conflict” including “personal relationships,” according to the report.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:28 PM: [Nvidia sinks after report implicates CEO Jensen Huang in 2nd affair](<https://www.axios.com/2026/11/11/nvidia-jensen-huang-affair-shares>) — Axios (Digital news, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:36 PM: [Nvidia prepares to fire CEO Jensen Huang, WSJ reports](<https://twitter.com/watcherguru/status/2120645607866188008>) — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:44 PM: [Nvidia preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after affairs: WSJ](<https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-preparing-to-oust-ceo-jensen-huang-reports>) — Cointelegraph (Specialist)
  The report about Huang’s possible departure came after the New York Times reported that he had a second extramarital affair.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:45 PM: [House Republicans push Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to testify over alleged spy ties](<https://cryptobriefing.com/house-republicans-nvidia-huang-testimony-spy/>) — Crypto Briefing (Specialist)
  The scrutiny of Nvidia's CEO highlights the delicate balance between corporate leadership and national security concerns, impacting investor confidence.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:47 PM: [Nvidia’s stock drops as the board reportedly prepares to remove CEO Jensen Huang](<https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nvidias-stock-drops-as-the-board-reportedly-prepares-to-remove-ceo-jensen-huang-9edee58d?mod=mw_rss_topstories>) — MarketWatch (Business & finance, United States)
  Nvidia’s board of directors reportedly met late Wednesday to determine the CEO’s fate.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:10 PM: [CEO Jensen Huang's job is suddenly on the line at Nvidia](<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, 5:28 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, 5:51 PM: [Nvidia shares drop after hours as board meets over CEO Jensen Huang’s future](<https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/nvidia-shares-drop-hours-reports-meeting-ceo-jensen-huangs-future-rcna608906>) — NBC News (TV network, United States)
  The New York Times reported that Huang had a relationship with an Nvidia executive following reports that he’d had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:15 PM: [Source: Nvidia's board is working with an outside firm to identify possible replacements for Jensen Huang and weighs naming a temporary CEO during the search (Bloomberg)](<https://www.techmeme.com/261111/p48>) — Techmeme (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:37 PM: [Who is Kimberly Powell, the Nvidia exec alleged to have a relationship with CEO Jensen Huang?](<https://www.businessinsider.com/kimberly-powell-nvidia-exec-tied-to-jensen-huang-2026-11>) — Business Insider (Digital news, United States)
  Kimberly Powell, an Nvidia vice president, is tied to Jensen Haung's scandal. She is reported to have a relationship with the CEO. Here's who she is.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:02 PM: [Cramer's stance on Nvidia's stock amid reports that CEO Jensen Huang may be ousted](<https://www.cnbc.com/investingclub/2026/11/11/jim-cramer-jensen-huang-nvidia-stock-advice.html>) — CNBC (Business & finance, United States)
  Jim Cramer said Wednesday night that he was saddened by a news report that indicated Nvidia's board of directors is preparing to fire Huang.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:16 PM: [Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQUzB5YTdpVVRqQUNKMHhoR3ZQNEdMb00yeU1kQUpTM2tDT2lHbTRmb1p5NHpmdDZqZ21EQlVNTEIzd2tlbDh2cUIwM1RNOVVQeFF6bDdjbXplNjhnWU1VUTR1NndXOFRGTUJlbHJGcmstaWgxWGdSX05SWW9qWmRaUlpLVTBGX1VNc3RnOEpqSktRZW96d0lVYVd0SEg5ZGlnd1FFMDNpdWo?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States)
- 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, 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, 8:44 PM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may be ousted after second affair revealed, reports claim](<https://mashable.com/tech/nvidia-ceo-affair-second-jensen-huang-ousted-powell>) — Mashable (Digital news, United States)
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had an affair with a second woman, with the board considering ousting him from his position.
- 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, 10:03 PM: [Bitcoin listless, Nvidia perps crash 7% as CEO Jensen Huang reportedly faces the axe](<https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/11/12/bitcoin-listless-nvidia-perps-crash-7-as-ceo-jensen-huang-reportedly-faces-the-axe>) — CoinDesk (Specialist, United States)
  Nvidia perps are down 7% on Hyperliquid as traders react to reports that CEO Jensen Huang may be removed. Bitcoin continues to trade in a familiar price range.
