Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia amid a personal scandal that has placed both his marriage and leadership under intense public scrutiny. The co-founder’s resignation on نوفمبر 12 followed revelations of multiple extramarital affairs, including one reportedly involving an employee of the company. These developments came as Nvidia’s board was reportedly preparing to remove him.
Despite ending a remarkable 33-year tenure at the helm of the world’s most valuable chipmaker, Huang’s exit does not equate to a simple severance from his vast financial interests in Nvidia. The majority of his shares are held jointly with his wife, Lori Huang, through a complex structure of trusts and limited liability companies.
Shared Holdings Complicate Separation
According to CNBC, the Huang couple collectively control around 800 million Nvidia shares, which were valued at approximately $135 billion at the time of reporting. These holdings are not straightforward personal assets but are embedded within various legal entities, each with distinct restrictions on transfer or sale.
This intricate ownership arrangement means that any division or liquidation of their Nvidia stock would be legally and financially complicated. Furthermore, it leaves Lori Huang closely tied to a significant portion of the family’s wealth in Nvidia, even as Jensen Huang steps away from his executive role.
As the company navigates the aftermath of its founder’s sudden departure, the shared financial ties between Jensen and Lori Huang ensure that the family’s influence over Nvidia remains substantial, at least for the foreseeable future.