Nvidia board reportedly weighs Jensen Huang’s future

Nvidia’s board was reported to be preparing to discuss whether Jensen Huang should remain chief executive, but no board decision or removal has been confirmed. The possible meeting follows allegations about two relationships involving Huang and an independent investigation into reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that directors could consider Huang’s future as soon as Wednesday, November 11. One account said a meeting could take place as early as Thursday, November 12. Neither date establishes that a meeting occurred, and Nvidia has not announced a decision on Huang’s role. A spokesperson was quoted separately as saying Huang was committed to continuing to lead the company as CEO without interruption.

The latest allegations concern Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of health care, who reportedly reports to Huang. The New York Times, citing five people who had worked at Nvidia, reported an alleged relationship between them. People cited in accounts of that report said Huang and Powell were seen behaving affectionately at a hotel in San Jose during Nvidia’s developer...