Elon Musk expresses interest in hiring Jensen Huang following his departure from Nvidia
Nvidia's board is searching for a new CEO from internal or external candidates following allegations that Jensen Huang had an affair with a female executive. The board launched an independent investigation into Huang's possible contact with foreign intelligence. Colette Kress, the company's finance chief since 2013, will serve as interim CEO.
- CBS reported that the Nvidia board is preparing to remove CEO Jensen Huang.
- Elon Musk responded to a user on X who suggested he hire Jensen Huang.
- New allegations suggest Jensen Huang had an extramarital affair with a female executive at Nvidia.
- Colette Kress will serve as the interim CEO of Nvidia.
- The New York Times article claimed Alice Huang provided information to Chinese government structures.
- Nvidia stock lost 8 percent in off-exchange trading.
- Huang founded Nvidia with two other engineers.
- Ian Buck helped develop CUDA, software for using graphics chips for AI models.
- Jensen Huang and Kimberly Powell reportedly showed affection in a San Jose hotel in March 2026.
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