Statement From NVIDIA Board of Directors
Statement From NVIDIA Board of Directors
NVIDIA's board announced that, in light of recent reports that founder and CEO Huang Renxun has become a target of foreign intelligence activities, the board has launched an independent investigation. An independent committee composed of independent directors will oversee the investigation with the assistance of external independent lawyers. The board stated there is no reason to believe that national security or NVIDIA's confidential information has been compromised, and the investigation will review all available information; Huang Renxun has expressed full support and pledged cooperation.
NVIDIA's board has launched an independent investigation regarding reports that Huang Renxun has been targeted by foreign intelligence activities, allowing readers to understand the company's response at the corporate governance level.
The NVIDIA Board 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, assisted by outside independent counsel, will oversee the investigation.
The Board prioritizes U.S. national and economic security, which is paramount to the interests of NVIDIA and its shareholders.
While the Board has no reason to believe that either national security or NVIDIA secrets were compromised, the Board's inquiry will examine all available information.
Jensen fully supports the review and has committed to cooperating with it.
The Board has confidence in Jensen and his leadership team and will provide further updates as appropriate.
Source: NVIDIA Newsroom · nvidianews.nvidia.com