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Kimberly Powell, who CEO Jensen Huang allegedly had affair with, studied at Northeastern University, has worked at Nvidia for over 18 years

Kimberly Powell, who CEO Jensen Huang allegedly had affair with, studied at Northeastern University, has worked at Nvidia for over 18 years

What's behind this

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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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had an extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, an executive who reports to him.

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

High Corroboration 13 news outlets reporting

How this event was covered

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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  7. Hindustan Times HT Media Current article

    Kimberly Powell, who CEO Jensen Huang allegedly had affair with, studied at Northeastern University, has worked at Nvidia for over 18 years

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly had an extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, an executive who reports to him.

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  • The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.
  • The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd.
  • The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co.
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