Nvidia has announced that its co-founder and long-serving CEO Jensen Huang has resigned with immediate effect, ending his 33-year leadership of the company that has become a dominant force in artificial intelligence (AI).
The surprise departure comes amid growing controversy surrounding Huang’s personal relationships, including reports of an affair with a woman suspected by US intelligence officials of spying for China.
In an official statement, Nvidia confirmed that Huang has stepped down as President, CEO and a member of its board of directors.
The company has appointed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Colette Kress, as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement.
