WSJ: Nvidia is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang amid board investigation
LinusEkenstam · x · 2026-11-12
The Wall Street Journal reports Nvidia is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang, following a board-launched independent investigation into an extramarital affair and its potential national-security implications. Huang, who publicly apologized to his wife of over 40 years, remains CEO for now — no formal departure has been announced, and the outcome hinges on the investigation's findings. Reported by Robbie Whelan and Josh Dawsey, updated Nov 11.
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