Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces fresh scrutiny after reports alleged a second affair involving senior executive Kimberly Powell. The New York Times reported Wednesday that Huang had an extramarital relationship with Powell, Nvidia’s vice-president of healthcare.
The newspaper cited five people who had worked at the company. According to the report, Huang and Powell appeared affectionate at a San Jose hotel during Nvidia’s developer conference in March. The Times said two sources described footage of the encounter, although the newspaper had not viewed the recording.
Powell reportedly reports directly to Huang, raising questions about Nvidia’s workplace policies and the power imbalance within the company. Both individuals are married to other people, according to the newspaper’s reporting.
Nvidia and Powell did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters said it could not independently verify the reported relationship. Huang did not provide a response to the latest allegations.
The reports emerged days after he acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife in a message to Nvidia employees. He apologised to his family and colleagues but did not identify the person involved.
That earlier controversy centred on Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman whom US intelligence reportedly suspected of gathering information for Beijing. China has rejected the espionage allegations, while details remain under investigation.
Nvidia’s board has launched an independent inquiry into whether its chief executive became the target of a foreign intelligence operation. The company previously said it had no reason to believe national security or Nvidia information had been compromised.
The Wall Street Journal separately reported that Nvidia’s board was preparing to discuss Huang’s future. Reuters reported that the board could consider removing him following the two affair allegations.
The Jensen Huang second affair coverage has intensified scrutiny of one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence companies. Nvidia shares also fell in after-hours trading following the coverage.
For now, the reported relationship with Powell remains an allegation, not an established finding. The board’s investigation and any response from Nvidia or the individuals involved could shape the company’s next steps.
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