Nvidia board meets to discuss Jensen Huang’s future as shares fall 8%

The Guardian reported that Nvidia’s board is convening to decide whether CEO Jensen Huang will remain at the $4 trillion chipmaker. The meeting comes as the company’s shares slipped about 8 percent in after‑hours trading.

If Huang were to leave, the outlet said it would create a leadership vacuum at the firm he co‑founded. The board’s deliberations follow revelations from last week that Huang had an affair with a woman identified as Alice Huang, a businesswoman whom U.S. intelligence suspects of working for the Chinese government. According to the report, the alleged relationship involved the facilitation of Nvidia chip shipments to Chinese firms.

The board’s decision is expected to shape Nvidia’s direction amid heightened scrutiny over its ties to China and the broader market reaction to the scandal.

Why it matters

The outcome will affect the leadership of a major chip producer and could influence how the company navigates security concerns and investor confidence.

Key details

Location

China · Asia

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

12 Nov 2026, 08:00 IST

Key names

CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia, Chinese, Jensen Huang

Section

Technology

Sources

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• The GuardianNvidia board reportedly meeting to decide CEO Jensen Huang’s future as chip giant’s share price plunges – follow live 12 Nov, 08:00

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