Jensen Huang: The New York Times reported that Jensen Huang may have had a second extramarital relationship, this time with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare. The Times cited five people who had worked at Nvidia. According to Seeking Alpha’s summary, the report said the two were seen on video being affectionate. Nvidia, Huang, and Powell have not confirmed the report, and Nvidia declined to comment. Powell did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Who Is Kimberly Powell?
Powell is Nvidia‘s vice president and general manager of healthcare, based in Santa Clara. She joined in 2008 and has held the vice president role since October 2017. She reports directly to Huang, which is why the report raises questions about Nvidia’s code of conduct.
Market Reaction
Nvidia shares fell about 3% in extended trading after the report, according to Seeking Alpha. They had already dropped over 6% on Tuesday over the board probe into Huang and AI-outlook worries.
The Earlier Scandal
On November 8, Huang told employees he had been unfaithful to his wife, and the board opened an independent investigation. That followed reports linking him to Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman suspected by US authorities of possible intelligence ties. Nvidia has not said whether the investigation will cover the Powell allegations.
Is Nvidia Looking for a New CEO?
There is no confirmation of a search. A TechCrunch timeline notes a report that the board is preparing for a possible ouster, but Nvidia hasn’t commented. Axios reports that the company has no clear succession plan. OneIndia says there is no indication Nvidia is looking for a new CEO. Names such as Ian Buck and Colette Kress, and Eric Schmidt in one Axios mention, are speculation from outside observers.
