Gasgoo Munich- On November 8, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang posted an open letter to all employees on the company’s website, apologizing for personal matters. That same day, the board announced it had launched an independent investigation into security-related issues raised in recent reports.
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In the letter, Huang admitted he had been unfaithful to his wife, acknowledging that his actions had hurt his family. He offered no excuses, expressed deep regret, and said he was ready to take full responsibility and accept public criticism. He also apologized to employees, the board, partners, and shareholders, conceding that his conduct fell short of what is expected of Nvidia’s leader. He pledged to remain focused on running the company as he seeks to regain trust.
The board revealed that a special committee of independent directors is overseeing the probe, assisted by outside legal counsel to verify the reports. Directors stated that, so far, there is no evidence that corporate secrets or national security information have been compromised. Huang is backing the inquiry and has pledged his full cooperation. A spokesperson confirmed that Huang will remain CEO and continue his management duties, adding that business operations will proceed without interruption.
Public records show that Huang’s eldest daughter, Michelle Huang — senior director of product and technology marketing for Nvidia’s Physical AI platform — has canceled her trip to South Korea for family reasons. She had been slated to attend Nvidia’s AI Summit in Seoul from November 9 to 10. The event will proceed as scheduled, with other Nvidia executives attending in her stead.
On the markets, Nvidia shares fluctuated in after-hours trading following the news. The company still has key dates on its calendar: it is scheduled to report fiscal third-quarter earnings after the market closes on January 17, and Huang is set to attend a closed-door briefing with the U.S. House of Representatives on November 18.
