# Nvidia founder Jensen Huang steps down as CEO amid new affair report

> Reuters says Huang resigned on Nov 12, 2026, and CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO.

Oossa · 2026-11-12 · https://oossa.com/en/nvidia-founder-jensen-huang-steps-down-as-ceo-amid-new-affair-report

Nvidia announced that founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO and left the board on Nov 12, 2026, after Reuters reported a third affair with an unnamed employee. The company named CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO, but no permanent replacement has been identified. The report also notes Huang previously faced scrutiny over relationships with Alice Huang and VP Kimberley Powell.

## The facts

- Jensen Huang stepped down as CEO on 2026-11-12
- CFO Colette Kress appointed interim CEO

## Why it matters

The sudden leadership change could impact Nvidia's strategic direction and investor confidence.

## Sources & references

1. [Jensen Huang was having a third affair, Reuters reports](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/12/jensen-huang-was-having-a-third-affair-reuters-reports/) – TechCrunch, 2026-11-12
2. [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s abrupt departure shakes AI industry’s foundations](https://siliconangle.com/2026/11/13/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-abrupt-departure-shakes-ai-industrys-foundations/) – SiliconANGLE, 2026-11-13
3. [2026.46: The End of Jensen](https://stratechery.com/2026/the-end-of-jensen/) – Stratechery / Ben Thompson, 2026-11-13
4. [The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/13/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-affair-with-alleged-chinese-spy-a-timeline/) – TechCrunch, 2026-11-13
5. [Alice Huang tied to Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/12/alice-huang-jensen-huang-nvidia-huawei.html) – CNBC, 2026-11-12
6. [Jensen Huang scandal casts doubt on Nvidia’s AI dominance — how we got here](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/13/jensen-huang-scandal-casts-doubt-on-nvidias-ai-dominance-how-we-got-here.html) – CNBC, 2026-11-13
7. [Nvidia hasn’t selected search firm for permanent Huang replacement, board tells CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/13/nvidia-huang-ceo-replacement-search.html) – CNBC, 2026-11-13
8. [Nvidia is done with Jensen Huang. The fallout in Washington is just beginning](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/13/nvidia-jensen-huang-washington-congress.html) – CNBC, 2026-11-13
9. [Huang’s departure is a pivotal moment for African AI](https://www.semafor.com/article/11/13/2026/nvidia-ceos-departure-is-a-pivotal-moment-for-african-ai) – Semafor, 2026-11-13
10. [Nvidia board reportedly approached Arm CEO Rene Haas during replacement search](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-board-reportedly-approached-arm-ceo-rene-haas-during-replacement-search-jensen-huangs-transgressions-leave-nvidia-scrambling-to-fill-a-massive-void) – Tom's Hardware, 2026-11-13
11. [‘Broken and shattered’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang surrendered during resignation meeting, report claims](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/broken-and-shattered-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-surrendered-during-resignation-meeting-report-claims-thousands-of-employees-rally-calling-for-reinstatement-on-internal-forum) – Tom's Hardware, 2026-11-13

Last updated: 2026-11-13