Nvidia Board Opens Investigation After CEO Jensen Huang Admits to Affair

The board of directors of technology company Nvidia announced on Sunday that it is launching an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang. According to the technology outlet The Verge, she is an AI executive and an agent of the Chinese government. Alongside the board's announcement, Huang sent a memo to Nvidia employees acknowledging the affair. The investigation matters because it concerns national security questions and the trustworthiness of the company's leader.

What Huang says in the memo

In the memo, the chief executive writes that he was unfaithful to his wife and that his actions hurt her and their children. He says there is no excuse for what he did, takes full responsibility, and accepts the criticism that comes with it. To his wife and family he writes that he loves them, knows an apology cannot undo what happened, and hopes to earn back their trust over time.

Huang also addresses colleagues, the board, partners and shareholders around the world, acknowledging that he let them down. He calls leading Nvidia the privilege of his life and says he is fully committed to the company and to regaining their confidence.

The investigation

Regarding national security concerns raised in news reports, Nvidia's board has started an independent investigation. Huang writes that he supports it and will cooperate fully. He says he loves his country and the company, is committed to protecting Nvidia and supporting America's national security, and is proud to be an American. He closes by saying his family bears no responsibility for his choices and asks that their privacy be respected.