Nvidia Taps Andrews as Chief External Affairs Officer to Counter China Curbs

On June 14, 2026, Nvidia named veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews Chief External Affairs Officer to help navigate tightening U.S. export controls on advanced AI chips to China. The appointment builds on initial June 11 reports of his hiring and June 12 confirmation that he would lead government affairs in Washington. Andrews previously headed Intel’s government affairs team and served at the Obama-era Commerce Department. Shares rose 3.27% in premarket trading as investors welcomed the strengthened policy engagement aimed at preserving access to the strategically important Chinese market.