( November 12, 2026, 14:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive of US chip-maker Nvidia, the Board of Directors said. The announcement follows reports that Huang had extramarital affairs, including with a businesswoman who US intelligence agencies said was a Chinese spy. Colette Kress, current exuctive vice president and chief financial officer of Nvidia, will step in as interim CEO. "Jensen’s contributions to NVIDIA are profound," the release said. "NVIDIA is one of the most consequential technology companies in the world. The Board and the company thank Jensen for his immeasurable contributions to the company and the industry." See full release below. ...
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