Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing fresh scrutiny after a report alleged that he had a second extramarital affair, this time involving Kimberly Powell, the company’s vice president of healthcare. The allegations emerged on November 11, 2026, while Nvidia’s board was already investigating Huang’s relationship with another woman whom American intelligence officials suspected of having connections to Chinese intelligence.
The new allegations have intensified questions about Huang’s leadership at the artificial intelligence chipmaker. Although the 63-year-old billionaire previously acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife, Lori Huang, he has not publicly confirmed the reported relationship with Powell. Nvidia’s board is also reportedly considering his future as chief executive.
Who Is Jensen Huang’s Alleged Second Affair Partner?
Kimberly Powell, 48, is Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare and a longtime executive at the technology company.
According to a report published on November 11, Huang allegedly had a romantic relationship with Powell, who reports directly to him.
Five people who had worked at Nvidia reportedly described the relationship, which had become a subject of discussion within the company.
Two of those sources claimed that Huang and Powell were seen behaving affectionately at a hotel in San Jose, California, during Nvidia’s annual GTC developer conference in March.
The report also described an alleged recording made by a bystander. However, the newspaper reporting the claims said it had not independently viewed the footage.
Both Huang and Powell are married to other people.
When contacted about the allegations, Huang declined to discuss Powell. Nvidia also declined to comment, while Powell did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The reported relationship therefore remains an allegation rather than a publicly acknowledged fact.
Who Is Kimberly Powell at Nvidia?
Powell joined Nvidia in 2008 and has spent nearly two decades helping expand the company’s presence in healthcare technology.
She initially worked on establishing Nvidia’s graphics processing units as platforms for medical imaging equipment.
Her responsibilities later expanded to artificial intelligence research, university partnerships and technology programs supporting emerging businesses.
Powell became senior director of AI business development in 2016 and was promoted to vice president of healthcare in 2017.
In her current position, she oversees Nvidia’s healthcare business, including technologies used in medical imaging, biological research and drug discovery.
Her senior role has raised questions about potential workplace conflicts of interest because she reportedly answers directly to Huang.
However, no public finding has established that Powell violated company policies or received improper professional benefits.
Jensen Huang’s Earlier Affair and Chinese Intelligence Investigation
The second affair allegations emerged shortly after Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife.
On November 8, he apologized to Nvidia employees and his family in a message addressing his conduct.
“I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children,” Huang wrote.
The admission followed reports concerning his relationship with Alice Huang, an executive formerly associated with Singapore-based cloud computing company Megaspeed.
American intelligence officials reportedly suspected Alice Huang of being connected to a Chinese intelligence operation.
Those suspicions have not been established through a public criminal proceeding, and China has rejected the espionage allegations.
Nvidia’s independent directors subsequently announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the relationship and whether any company information or national security interests had been compromised.
The company initially stated that it had no reason to believe confidential information or national security had been affected.
Kimberly Powell and Alice Huang are separate individuals and are not known to be related.
Nvidia Board Reportedly Considers Jensen Huang’s Removal
The allegations involving Powell have increased pressure on Nvidia’s leadership.
Reports published on November 11 indicated that the company’s board was preparing to consider removing Huang from his position as chief executive.
Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has led the company for more than three decades.
Under his leadership, Nvidia became one of the world’s most influential semiconductor companies, benefiting from extraordinary demand for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.
The controversy has also affected investor confidence, with Nvidia shares falling sharply following reports about Huang’s personal relationships and the board’s deliberations.
However, discussions about his possible removal do not establish that the board has formally dismissed him.
What Happens Next for Jensen Huang and Nvidia?
Nvidia’s independent investigation remains central to determining how the company responds to the allegations.
The review is expected to examine potential conflicts of interest, corporate governance concerns and questions surrounding Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang.
The allegations involving Kimberly Powell have added a separate workplace conduct issue to the controversy.
As of November 12, 2026, Huang has acknowledged marital infidelity but has not publicly confirmed the alleged second relationship. Nvidia has not announced a final decision removing him as CEO, and no public investigation has established wrongdoing by Powell.
The company’s next official statements will be important in clarifying Huang’s leadership status and the findings of the ongoing review.