Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over second alleged relationship with Nvidia employee

Jensen Huang, the co‑founder and chief executive of Nvidia, is alleged to have had an extramarital relationship with a second Nvidia employee, Reuters reported on Tuesday, adding a personal scandal to the scrutiny the company has faced this year.

The claim emerges as Nvidia wrestles with heightened expectations from investors and regulators. Huang has steered the chipmaker to a market value above $1 trillion, largely on the back of its AI hardware dominance. That success has drawn attention to the firm’s governance practices, especially after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission opened a review of Nvidia’s 2023 earnings disclosures. Critics argue that any breach of corporate policy could undermine confidence in a company that is central to the AI supply chain.

Nvidia’s board has not commented publicly on the Reuters story, and the company’s legal team declined to comment when approached. Sources close to the matter say the alleged affair was discovered during a routine HR audit earlier this year. The employee involved is said to be a senior engineer in the data‑center division, a role that would have placed her in direct contact with Huang’s office. If the allegation is confirmed, corporate policy could trigger disciplinary action, ranging from a formal reprimand to termination, and could prompt an internal investigation overseen by an independent counsel.

Analysts say the episode could intensify calls for stronger oversight at Nvidia. Shareholders may demand a review of the company’s code of conduct and tighter controls on executive relationships with staff. The board is expected to convene a special meeting within weeks to discuss the allegations and decide on next steps. How Nvidia handles the matter could set a precedent for tech firms dealing with personal misconduct at the highest level.