NVIDIA board opens independent investigation tied to reports on CEO Jensen Huang

What's new

In a statement dated November 8, 2026, the NVIDIA Board of Directors said it is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. A committee of independent directors will oversee the work, assisted by outside independent counsel. The board says the inquiry will examine all available information.

Why it matters

The statement addresses shareholders and the public after the reporting it refers to. The board says it prioritizes U.S. national and economic security, which it describes as paramount to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders. It also says it has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised. The statement does not describe the reporting itself, name the foreign party, or say what the investigation might conclude.

Details

According to the board, Huang fully supports the review and has committed to cooperating with it. The board says it has confidence in Huang and his leadership team and will provide further updates as appropriate. The statement does not give a timeline for the investigation, does not name the outside counsel or the committee members, and does not say whether findings will be made public. Pricing, availability and platforms do not apply to this announcement.

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