Who is the Chinese businesswoman behind the Nvidia probe?

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman with a background in finance, has come under international scrutiny over her links to the global artificial intelligence chip industry and Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang.

Also known as Huang Le, she previously held senior positions at Shanghai-based investment firm Hexi Investment Management before becoming the controlling shareholder of Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based cloud computing company.

More than 30 publicly available financial records, corporate filings and company documents show her involvement in the two businesses. Nvidia lists Megaspeed as an official cloud partner.

The company drew attention in October 2025 after reports emerged that US authorities were investigating whether it had helped Chinese customers obtain advanced Nvidia chips restricted under Washington’s export controls.

Alice Huang’s profile gained further attention following reports about her personal and professional connections with Jensen Huang. The two are not related.

A report published by The New York Times last month alleged that US authorities had concluded Alice Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset who passed information to Beijing while developing a close relationship with the Nvidia chief executive.

However, the intelligence allegations have not been independently verified. China has rejected the claims, while Alice Huang’s whereabouts remain unknown. Reuters said it could not reach her for comment.

Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation into reports that its chief executive was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. The company has said it has found no reason to believe that national security information or trade secrets were compromised.

US President Donald Trump also confirmed on Monday that the FBI was examining the matter. He did not provide further details about the investigation.

Jensen Huang, meanwhile, acknowledged on Sunday that he had been unfaithful to his wife. He also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting US national security.

Before entering the technology sector, Alice Huang built her career in China’s financial industry. Chinese financial publication Caixin has reported that she is around 42 years old.

Records from China’s fund industry and a profile on private-fund database Simuwang indicate that she previously worked in banking and investment management. The database also lists an earlier stint in television journalism.

Between 2016 and 2017, posts on Hexi Investment Management’s official WeChat account identified her as the firm’s deputy general manager, executive director and a member of its investment decision committee.

The posts also stated that she had previously worked at HSBC’s private bank in Hong Kong and CITIC Securities. Both institutions did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

A business card reviewed by Reuters described Huang as a partner and general manager at Hexi, with an office in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district.

However, a visit to the address listed on the card found the premises at Aurora Plaza undergoing extensive renovation. There were no company signs or staff at the location. Calls to the listed telephone number went unanswered, while the email address could not receive messages.