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Nvidia CEO faces board ouster after second alleged affair with VP

Nvidia executive Kimberly Powell is the second woman linked to CEO Jensen Huang in reports of an alleged affair. The news has sent Nvidia's stock tumbling and prompted board meetings over his future.

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workHealthcare Vice President

Kimberly Powell oversees Nvidia's worldwide healthcare business, hardware, and software platforms.

shieldDirect Report

Powell, 48, reports directly to 63-year-old CEO Jensen Huang at the chipmaking giant.

warningCode of Conduct

The reported relationship potentially breaches Nvidia's policies requiring employees to avoid personal conflicts of interest.

trending_upMarket Impact

Nvidia shares dropped significantly in after-hours trading following the reports and board scrutiny.

8%drop in Nvidia after-hours stock value

Kimberly Powell joined Nvidia in 2008, initially working on graphics processing units for medical imaging. Over the years, she rose through the ranks, taking on roles in artificial intelligence business development before becoming vice president of healthcare in late 2017.

Reports surfaced alleging that Powell and Jensen Huang had an extramarital relationship after being seen acting affectionately at a San Jose hotel during a March conference. Neither Huang nor Powell has publicly confirmed the alleged relationship.

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I don't think you should be talking to me directly.
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help What is not known yet

Whether the board's investigation will officially expand to include the Powell allegations.
The exact timeline of when the alleged relationship began.

forum Frequently asked questions

What is Kimberly Powell's role at Nvidia?expand_more

She is the vice president of healthcare, overseeing the company's worldwide healthcare business and related platforms.

When did Kimberly Powell join Nvidia?expand_more

She joined the company in 2008 to establish graphics processing units as an accelerator platform for medical imaging equipment.

Have Jensen Huang or Kimberly Powell confirmed the relationship?expand_more

Neither Huang nor Powell has publicly confirmed the reported relationship.

What did Jensen Huang say when asked about the relationship?expand_more

Huang stated, 'I don't think you should be talking to me directly,' and then ended the call.

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link Sources (6)

https://www.oneindia.com — Who Is Kimberly Powell? Nvidia Executive Named In Second Jensen Huang Affair Report - Oneindia News
TimesNow — Jensen Huang's Troubles Grow: Second Affair Comes To Light Amid China Spy Scandal
MEAWW News — Jensen Huang faces second affair allegation involving Nvidia executive as board weighs his future
Free Press Journal — Jensen Huang Faces Possible Ouster After Second Affair Allegation; Nvidia CEO Reportedly Involved In Relationship With Company's VP
International Business Times UK — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Accused of Second Affair With Female Executive Working Under Him | IBTimes UK
dailymail.com — Jensen Huang caught in another cheating scandal after Chinese spy debacle as Nvidia board looks to oust CEO | Daily Mail Online

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