Huang Apologizes for Affair as Nvidia Opens Independent Review

Jensen Huang said on November 8 that he had been unfaithful to his wife, Lori, and apologized to her and their children. The Nvidia chief executive’s statement did not address the possibility that the woman involved, Alice Huang, may have ties to Chinese intelligence; U.S. officials believe she is a Chinese spy.

Nvidia said it had found no evidence of harm to national security and would begin an independent investigation. The company said Huang would remain CEO while that review is underway. Its shares fell 4.3 percent on Monday, a decline valued at $192 billion.

Phil Boissierie, a Silicon Valley couples therapist who works with executives and couples, said the affair’s geopolitical and government-related dimensions distinguish it from a typical executive’s infidelity. He said Huang’s decision to address the matter with Nvidia staff and apologize publicly was preferable to avoiding it after the story became public.

Boissierie said couples seeking to repair a relationship after an affair need to address it together and make space for support. He also described the strain that demanding careers and time apart can put on partners, advising busy couples to prioritize focused communication. Lori Huang has not commented publicly, and the company’s independent investigation is underway.