Nvidia reportedly preparing to fire CEO Jensen Huang, amid of second affair

Nvidia reportedly preparing to fire CEO Jensen Huang, amid of second affair

Nvidia's board is preparing to meet after it was revealed Huang had two extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy.

Media reports out of the United States suggest chip giant Nvidia's board is preparing to oust Chief Executive Jensen Huang, following claims of a second extramarital affair.

The Wall Street Journal says the NVDA.O board is preparing to meet as soon as later today.

It follows reports in the New York Times that Huang had an extramarital affair with a company executive who reported to him.

Earlier this week, Huang apologised for having an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who US officials reportedly believe was a Chinese spy.

Nvidia is looking into whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

Reuters say Nvidia has not responded to a request for comment on the latest reports.

Nvidia's shares were down about 8 percent in after-hours tradin

In brief

Media reports out of the United States suggest chip giant Nvidia's board is preparing to oust Chief Executive Jensen Huang, following claims of a second extramarital affair. Earlier this week, Huang apologised for having an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who US officials reportedly believe was a Chinese spy. Nvidia is looking into whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

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