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‘Huang-gate’ deepens: Former Nvidia CEO reportedly had relationship with second employee

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Following an official press release on November 12, Nvidia announced that co‑founder Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO amid reports of alleged extramarital matters. Nvidia’s chief financial officer Colette Kress was named interim chief executive. In the ensuing leadership search, three Indian‑origin candidates are listed among eleven names being considered. US President Donald Trump has suggested former Apple chief Tim Cook as a possible replacement, adding a political dimension to the company’s accountability debate. The situation has sparked commentary on corporate governance and the challenges of succeeding a founder‑led tech giant.

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The controversy surrounding Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has further deepened, with a fresh revelation that the former CEO reportedly had an intimate relationship with a second company employee, according to Reuters, adding another layer to the growing scrutiny over his personal conduct and its…

Coverage arrived over 83 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from Mathrubhumi English.

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First reported by The Indian Express at 15:17 UTC on 09 Nov.

Coverage ran for about 3 days.

Across 3 desks: business, india, world.

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    Nvidia shares fall 8% after hours as board reportedly weighs Jensen Huang's 'exit'

    Nvidia shares plummeted by 8% in after-hours trading following revelations about CEO Jensen Huang's alleged extramarital affairs, including a controversial link to a businesswoman associated with Chinese intelligence. The company's board is set to convene to deliberate on Huang's fate in light of…

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    ‘Huang-gate’ deepens: Former Nvidia CEO reportedly had relationship with second employee

    The controversy surrounding Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has further deepened, with a fresh revelation that the former CEO reportedly had an intimate relationship with a second company employee, according to Reuters, adding another layer to the growing scrutiny over his personal conduct and its…

    Read at The Tribune ↗
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