Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly apologised to senior company executives and acknowledged an extramarital relationship, urging employees to stay focused on business amid the controversy.

According to US media reports, including CNBC, Huang held meetings with senior executives at the company's headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The discussions come ahead of Nvidia's quarterly earnings announcement scheduled for next week.

Huang reportedly held a closed-door meeting with a select group of senior executives on Monday, followed by another meeting on Tuesday. During Monday's meeting, he is said to have acknowledged the relationship and apologised to the executives. However, he reportedly declined to answer questions on the matter and urged them to concentrate on the company's business.

Earlier, on Sunday, Huang had sent an email to employees in which he reportedly disclosed the relationship while keeping the woman's identity confidential. In the email, he acknowledged that an apology would not undo his mistake but expressed hope that his family would overcome the difficult situation. He also said he would work to regain the company's trust.

The controversy intensified after reports linked Huang to Ellis Huang, a former executive of Megaspeed. The Financial Times reportedly revealed details of their alleged relationship, following which Nvidia's board of directors initiated an investigation into the matter.

There have also been claims that the woman allegedly linked to Huang may have connections with Chinese intelligence. However, these claims have not been independently established.