Nvidia has hired veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to lead its government affairs operation in Washington, D.C., according to two sources briefed on the matter, as reported by Reuters.
Andrews brings deep credentials on both sides of the political and corporate divide. He previously served as a senior official in the Obama administration and most recently ran government affairs at Intel under former CEO Pat Gelsinger, according to Seeking Alpha.
The move signals that Nvidia is investing seriously in its Washington presence at a pivotal moment. The chipmaker sits at the center of several overlapping policy battles — from U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors to AI regulation and antitrust scrutiny — all of which require sustained lobbying muscle to navigate.
Poaching a seasoned hand from Intel, its fellow American chip giant, underscores how fiercely tech companies are competing not just in the market but in the corridors of power. As governments worldwide race to shape AI and semiconductor policy, having experienced advocates in Washington can be as strategically important as having the best hardware.
For Nvidia, which has become the world's most valuable semiconductor company on the back of AI chip demand, building out a sophisticated policy shop is no longer optional — it is a core part of protecting its business.