Nvidia employees demand Jensen Huang’s return as CEO in internal forum - report

Nvidia employees are demanding the reinstatement of founder and former CEO Jensen Huang after his resignation, following the company's acknowledgment of an extramarital affair and reports of a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent. Internal forum posts and emails show strong support under the slogan 'Bring Back the Boss.' The board appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO and Harvey Jones as chairman. The company has declined to comment.

An internal dispute has erupted at chip giant Nvidia following the resignation of CEO and founder Jensen Huang, with employees calling on the board to reinstate him under the slogan 'Bring Back the Boss.' The resignation came after the company acknowledged that Huang, 63, emailed employees saying he had been 'unfaithful to his wife' with 'no excuse.' This followed reports of a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent and another with a direct subordinate. The situation coincided with a trillion-dollar decline in Nvidia's market value and triggered investigations by American lawmakers and the FBI. Despite the scrutiny, internal messages show strong support for Huang. One anonymous commenter wrote, 'If you believe in the mission, bring back the boss.' Another employee stated, 'If America fails the man who built its future, then this world does not deserve Jensen Huang.' The board appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO and former Synopsys CEO Harvey Jones as chairman. Nvidia and the board have declined to comment on media inquiries.