Key facts
- Colette Kress, an Nvidia employee of 13 years, takes over for now, the BBC reported.
- The BBC reported that an investigation continues into Huang's relationship with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy.
- Elon Musk said it would be an honour to work with Huang at SpaceX, according to the BBC.
- The BBC reported that Huang had as many as 200 people directly reporting to him at Nvidia.
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has left the AI chip company after its board decided his conduct had gone too far, according to a BBC report by technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman published November 12, 2026. The report said the board acted after rumors of a second affair, this time with a colleague, surfaced.
The BBC account said Huang's departure followed allegations about his personal life, including an investigation into his relationship with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy. It said the results of that investigation may determine what he does next. The report did not name the woman or identify the source of the allegations.
Colette Kress takes over for now, the BBC reported. It said Kress has worked at Nvidia for 13 years, is often present on earnings calls and is a billionaire in her own right, but is not an engineer. The report said she will have to convince investors that it is business as usual for Nvidia and that top talent will not leave with Huang.
The BBC said Huang had as many as 200 people directly reporting to him and that his feedback could be brutal and public. It said Elon Musk has already said it would be an honour to work with Huang at SpaceX. The report also said Huang was married to Lori Huang for 41 years.