Investor backs Jensen Huang amid leadership turmoil
Singapore‑based billionaire Leo KoGuan, whose net worth Bloomberg estimates at $13.2 billion, announced on X that he will not add to his Nvidia (NVDA) stake unless the company’s founder‑CEO Jensen Huang remains in charge. KoGuan, who has poured roughly $1.3 billion into the chipmaker since March 2026, framed his stance as a matter of rewarding creators over regulators.
Praise for the "supreme creator"
In a string of posts, KoGuan called Huang "the supreme creator" of the silicon AI industry, crediting him with building the chips, the sector and the broader global AI economy. He acknowledged that Huang had made mistakes but argued that the focus should be on "rewards rather than punishments" and that creators must be placed ahead of regulators and distributors.
Context: Huang’s reported ouster
The comments follow media reports that Huang was abruptly removed from Nvidia after allegations of three affairs, one involving a woman suspected of espionage for China. If true, the allegations would end Huang’s decades‑long leadership of a company that sits at the heart of the artificial‑intelligence build‑out.
KoGuan’s broader tech bets
Beyond Nvidia, KoGuan disclosed holdings in Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and Alphabet Inc., the parent of Google. He urged investors to buy and hold "super‑intelligence" companies for the long term, adding that he hopes to invest in any future venture Huang might create or acquire.
Potential market impact
KoGuan’s public endorsement of Huang adds a high‑profile voice to the debate over Nvidia’s leadership stability. While the exact size of his Nvidia position cannot be independently verified, his $1.3 billion commitment signals confidence in the company’s AI trajectory, provided Huang stays at the helm.
What investors should monitor
Stakeholders will be watching for any official confirmation of Huang’s status, any regulatory or legal fallout from the affair allegations, and whether KoGuan or other major shareholders adjust their positions in response to leadership developments.
