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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

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Nvidia’s co‑founder Jensen Huang resigned as president and chief executive with immediate effect after a board meeting on 12 November, amid allegations that an extramarital affair with a Chinese businesswoman raised national‑security concerns. Huang, who had led the company for 33 years, stepped down following mounting pressure over the personal relationship. The board appointed executive vice‑president and chief financial officer Colette Kress as interim CEO, while she retains her finance role. The board will evaluate both internal and external candidates to select a permanent successor.

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HONG KONG: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns. The company named Colette Kress as interim CEO. She is the current executive vice president and chief financial officer. Huang faced growing calls to resign after his affair with…

Coverage arrived over 84 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from Hindustan Times.

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First reported by The Indian Express at 02:21 UTC on 09 Nov.

Coverage ran for about 2 days.

Across 4 desks: business, india, tech, world.

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    ‘Billionaires with wives of Chinese origin’: Jensen Huang’s scandalous life sparks viral social media lists. Who features?

    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has come under fire following his confession of an extramarital affair with Kimberly Powell. This admission ignited discussions on social media about the patterns of billionaires forming relationships with women of Chinese descent. Renowned billionaires like Larry Ellison and…

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    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid Chinese espionage controversy; Colette Kress named interim chief

    WASHINGTON DC: US tech gaint Nvidia’s co-founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president and chief executive with immediate effect, following a board meeting on 12 November amid mounting controversy over his personal relationships and allegations involving a Chinese businesswoman suspected of having…

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  49. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Nvidia shares plunge 13 per cent at open after CEO Jensen Huang resigns

    NEW YORK: Nvidia shares plunge 13% at open after CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday. The company's board in a statement said Huang had stepped down as president, chief executive, with immediate effect. Huang, 63, also gave up his seat on the board. The company did not give a reason for his…

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    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

    HONG KONG: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns. The company named Colette Kress as interim CEO. She is the current executive vice president and chief financial officer. Huang faced growing calls to resign after his affair with…

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  • Alt News Alt News
  • Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.
  • India Today Living Media India
  • Kashmir Life Kashmir Life
  • Livemint HT Media Ltd.
  • NE Now NE Now
  • OpIndia Aadhyaasi Media and Content Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • The Better India
  • The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.
  • The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd.
  • The Indian Express Indian Express Group
  • The Morung Express
  • The Tribune The Tribune Trust

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