By Ananya Gairola
Publication Date: 2026-06-14 10:01:00
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Nvidia Corp. has expanded its Washington presence by appointing veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to steer its government affairs as U.S.-China tensions over advanced AI chips continue to escalate.
Veteran Washington Insider Joins Nvidia
Andrews will serve as its Chief External Affairs Officer, reporting to General Counsel Tim Teter, Reuters reported.
His role will focus on managing the company’s relationships with U.S. policymakers as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor regulation become increasingly central to national security debates.
Andrews previously led government affairs at semiconductor rival Intel Corp and served as a Commerce Department official during the Barack Obama administration, bringing decades of policy and lobbying experience to Nvidia.
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In a LinkedIn post announcing his move, Andrews said, “I’m looking forward to helping NVIDIA lead the AI revolution and reach new breakthroughs for America and the world.”
Source: LinkedIn
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