What was written/said:
“To my wife and family: I love you. I know an apology cannot undo what I have done. I hope our family will heal and that, over time, I can earn back your trust.
To my colleagues at NVIDIA, including those I have worked alongside for decades, and to our board, partners, and shareholders around the world: you deserve better from me.”
Who said/penned it:
Jensen Huang, the former CEO of Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia.
When: In the Sunday message, Huang informed Nvidia employees and his family that he had an extramarital affair and apologized. Also on Sunday, Nvidia’s board of directors announced an independent investigation into reports that he was a “target of a foreign intelligence asset.” On Thursday, the company announced Huang’s resignation.
Where: The quote was part of a 257-word message that was posted on the company’s website. He signed it simply with: Jensen.
Why it matters: It preceded the fall from grace of one of the preeminent executives in the AI race and led to the naming of Nvidia’s CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO.
