I hope you die: Inside Jensen Huang's reported tirades at Nvidia board meetings

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Former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's reported workplace outbursts included verbally humiliating senior executives, making threatening remarks and throwing a water bottle at a top executive. The accounts contrast with his humble public image and come amid his resignation following an affair controversy.

Jensen Huang's public persona was carefully recognisable: the black leather jacket, the stories of humble beginnings and the insistence that Nvidia's success belonged to its employees.

Yet, behind the polished image of the company's chief executive, a different leadership style reportedly played out in meeting rooms – where executives were berated, employees were humiliated and disagreements could trigger explosive reactions.

The 63-year-old chipmaker, who recently resigned following revelations about his extramarital relationships, reportedly had a temper that left employees fearful of being publicly reprimanded during company meetings.

His behaviour was in contrast with the affable public image he cultivated through interviews, appearances in his trademark black leather jackets and stories about his humble beginnings.

According to sources familiar with Nvidia's internal affairs cited by The Post, Huang frequently lashed out at employees during lengthy meetings, sometimes in front of dozens of colleagues.

One particularly tense incident reportedly took place in February, when Huang verbally attacked Jay Puri, Nvidia's then-executive vice president of worldwide field operations, during a closed-door meeting attended by more than 30 senior executives.

"I hope you get the flu and I hope it gets worse," Huang reportedly told Puri. He then added, "I hope you die and put us all out of our misery," according to a source familiar with the incident.

Puri, who oversaw the company's sales and business development operations, reportedly remained silent during the confrontation. He has since moved into a senior adviser role at Nvidia.

One source described the incident as particularly tense, saying that while Huang's habit of shouting at employees was well known, his remarks to Puri had left those present shocked.

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