Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under new fire after a second extramarital affair was reported another layer of controversy on top of his personal life and the company’s business with China. On November 11, 2026 The New York Times reported that Huang had been in a relationship with another Nvidia executive.
Huang had days earlier admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and apologised to her family and Nvidia employees. The earlier controversy involved Alice Huang, a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence officials of having links with Chinese intelligence.
Second Affair Reportedly Involved Nvidia Executive
In a report published on November 11 by The New York Times, Jensen Huang was allegedly dating Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare Kimberly Powell.
Powell reportedly worked under Huang directly. The newspaper cited five people who had worked at the company as part of its account of the alleged relationship.
The report also said Huang and Powell were on video appearing affectionate at a hotel in San Jose, California during a conference earlier this year.
That revelation has brought new questions about workplace relationships, corporate governance and the role of senior executives at big tech companies.
Earlier Affair Linked to China Spy Allegations
The second relationship report comes on the heels of another controversy surrounding business executive Alice Huang who works for Singapore-based Megaspeed International.
US intelligence officials suspect Alice Huang of working for Chinese intelligence. She is also said to have been in a close personal relationship with Jensen Huang.
The controversy was given wider coverage when reports appeared about Nvidia chip shipments to China and business connections related to Megaspeed.
In a Reuters story on November 10 The Information said that “a network of companies linked to Alice Huang helped move shipments totaling about $7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips.”
These allegations have reignited interest in US export controls and the national security implications of AI technology reaching China.
Jensen Huang Apologises to Family and Employees
On November 8 Huang admitted to infidelity with his wife in a message to Nvidia employees.
He apologised to his family and colleagues for what he did but didn’t name the woman in that message.
The admission led Nvidia’s board to announce an independent investigation into whether Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
The company said the investigation would look at all available information about the allegations.
Nvidia Board Faces Leadership Questions
The controversy also raised questions about Nvidia leadership.
On November 11, The Wall Street Journal reported that Nvidia’s board was preparing to look at Huang’s future at the company. Reuters later reported that the board was meeting to discuss whether he should remain CEO.
The developments have raised questions among investors about corporate governance, leadership stability and where the company is heading.
Nvidia is one of the world’s biggest AI chipmakers so the controversy is particularly important for the global tech industry.
What Happens Next?
The reports of a second relationship have heightened scrutiny of Jensen Huang at a time when Nvidia is already under fire for China business and national security implications.
But the relationships and espionage allegations reported here should be seen in isolation from findings that already exist. News organisations have reported a second affair; allegations about Chinese intelligence involvement are under investigation.
Nvidia board’s investigation and decisions regarding Huang’s leadership will be important things to watch over the next few days.
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