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Nvidia Employees Praise Former CEO Huang After His Resignation Amid Scandal
Jensen Huang, the former chief executive officer of Nvidia, resigned on Thursday after allegations that he had engaged in three extramarital affairs, one of them with businesswoman Alice Huang, who was accused of spying for China. In a statement, Huang apologized for being unfaithful to his wife and for disappointing the company.
Despite the controversy, several Nvidia employees expressed admiration for Huang. Vartika Singh, who has worked at the company for almost eight years, said she had never worked for anyone quite like him. She praised his humanity, leadership, vision and personal commitment, noting that he had supported her family emotionally and financially while her sister battled brain cancer. Singh recalled that Huang had taken time to meet her sister during a visit to California and that she would treasure a photograph from that meeting.
Senior research scientist Gavan Woolery also spoke about Huang’s impact on his career. Woolery said he was one of only three employees whose hiring was personally approved by Huang during a hiring freeze in the Covid‑19 pandemic. He described Huang as an exceptional leader, adding that the decision to remove him could damage Nvidia’s financial standing.
Investors Brad Gerstner and Gavin Baker called for a careful process in selecting Nvidia’s next leader, noting that Huang’s record and the uncertainty surrounding his departure warranted consideration of all options, including a possible return.
Both Singh and Woolery publicly praised Huang’s humanity and leadership, while other reports mentioned employees who described harsh verbal criticism and outbursts inside the company.