Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly began working with a crisis communications firm known for managing high-profile personal scandals more than a year before publicly acknowledging an extramarital affair. The development has attracted attention as Nvidia faces growing scrutiny over Huang’s reported relationship with a former executive of a Singapore-based technology company who has been linked to allegations of Chinese intelligence activity.
According to a report by WIRED, Huang had engaged Heller Inc., a public relations and crisis management firm founded by Risa Heller, by at least October 2025. The firm has previously advised several prominent individuals dealing with personal controversies and sexual misconduct allegations.
The timing of the engagement has raised questions about the nature of the firm’s work for Huang, particularly following recent revelations about his personal relationship and Nvidia’s business connections with Megaspeed.
Heller Inc. Has Experience Managing High-Profile Personal Scandals
Heller Inc. is led by Risa Heller, a communications professional whose firm has developed a reputation for handling sensitive public relations situations involving influential individuals.
A 2023 profile published by New York Magazine highlighted Heller’s experience advising prominent men facing personal controversies and sexual misconduct accusations. Her reported clients and contacts have included former US congressman Anthony Weiner, celebrity chef Mario Batali, and former New Yorker writer Jeffrey Toobin.
However, the firm also handles traditional corporate communications and other public relations assignments.
According to people familiar with the arrangement cited by WIRED, Heller’s initial work with Huang was believed to involve personal matters, including philanthropic activities involving his family. The firm also reportedly maintained regular communication with Huang and his daughter, Madison Huang, who holds a product marketing position at Nvidia.
It remains unclear whether the firm’s original engagement was connected to Huang’s reported extramarital relationship.
Nvidia’s Communications Team Was Asked to Include Heller
The report also highlights how Heller Inc.’s involvement expanded into Nvidia’s media communications.
In October 2025, The New York Times published an investigation examining Nvidia’s business connections with Megaspeed, a Singapore-based data center company with reported links to China.
The report raised questions about whether Megaspeed and its associated businesses were involved in helping Chinese companies obtain Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions.
Megaspeed had reportedly acquired nearly $2 billion worth of Nvidia chips. The investigation also included details about its CEO, Alice Huang, who was photographed standing alongside Jensen Huang at a gathering of Nvidia customers in Taipei.
Following the publication of the report, Nvidia’s internal communications team was reportedly instructed to include Heller Inc. in press inquiries concerning Jensen Huang, whether the questions involved his personal life or professional activities.
This development suggests that the firm had become involved in managing communications surrounding the Nvidia CEO during a period of increasing media attention.
Jensen Huang Acknowledges Extramarital Affair
The revelations about Heller Inc.’s involvement come shortly after Jensen Huang publicly acknowledged an extramarital affair.
In a statement shared with Nvidia employees on Sunday, November 8, Huang admitted that he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized to his family and colleagues. Although he did not identify the woman involved, reports have linked the relationship to a former Megaspeed executive known as Alice Huang.
US intelligence officials reportedly suspect that Alice Huang has connections to Chinese intelligence activities. These allegations have added another layer of concern because of Megaspeed’s reported involvement in purchasing Nvidia’s advanced AI chips.
However, the spying allegations have not been independently established publicly, and the nature of the reported relationship does not itself establish that any confidential information was shared.
Nvidia Board Launches Independent Investigation
The situation has also prompted action from Nvidia’s board of directors.
On November 8, the company announced that it was launching an independent investigation following reports that Jensen Huang had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
A committee made up of independent directors, supported by external legal counsel, will oversee the review.
Nvidia’s board stated that it currently has no reason to believe that national security or the company’s confidential information has been compromised. It also confirmed that Huang supports the investigation and has agreed to cooperate fully.
The board further expressed confidence in Huang and the company’s leadership team.
Conclusion
The reported hiring of Heller Inc. in 2025 has brought additional attention to the growing controversy surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. While the firm has experience managing high-profile personal scandals, there is no confirmed evidence that its original engagement was specifically related to Huang’s reported affair.
With Nvidia’s board now conducting an independent investigation into the foreign intelligence allegations, the coming weeks could be important for the company. Investors, employees, and the wider technology industry will be watching how Nvidia handles the situation and whether the investigation brings further clarity to the questions surrounding its CEO and business relationships.