NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Resigns After 33 Years, As Interim CEO Steps In
Jensen Huang, arguably the most famous leather jacket-wearing figure of the modern era (with apologies to Indiana Jones, Andrew Dice Clay, and Fonzie), is officially out at NVIDIA. After 33 years at the company he co-founded, Jensen has resigned as president and CEO, effective immediately, according to an announcement by NVIDIA's Board of Directors. He's also stepped down from the board itself.
His departure would have been a shocking development just a week ago, given his long tenure and NVIDIA's explosive growth into one of the driving forces behind the AI boom. However, his standing came under scrutiny when Jensen admitted to having an extramarital affair with Alice Huang (no relation), a woman whom U.S. intelligence officials suspect was recruited as part of a Chinese espionage campaign targeting the high-profile CEO.
Even then, it was far from certain that Jensen would step down voluntarily or be forced out, especially after ...
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