Jensen Huang Steps Down as Nvidia CEO: Colette Kress Appointed Interim Leader
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has resigned from his roles as President, CEO, and board member. CFO Colette Kress will lead the company during the search for a permanent successor.
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Key points
- Jensen Huang resigned as CEO and Board Member effective immediately
- CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO
- Harvey Jones appointed as Nvidia's first Chairman of the Board
In a major leadership shift, Nvidia has announced that Jensen Huang has stepped down from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Huang, the co-founder who steered the company to become a global leader in the AI revolution, leaves a significant legacy in the tech industry.
Interim Leadership and Succession Plan
The Board of Directors has appointed Colette Kress as the interim CEO and President. Kress, who has served as Nvidia’s Chief Financial Officer since September 2013, will maintain her CFO responsibilities while leading the company during the transition. The board has initiated a formal search for a permanent CEO, evaluating both internal candidates and external industry leaders.
"Together with the team, we will continue to execute the company's strategy and develop accelerated computing and artificial intelligence technologies," stated Colette Kress.
New Board Structure
Nvidia has also appointed Harvey Jones as the first-ever Chairman of the Board in the company's history. Jones, a tech veteran with over 30 years of experience in investments and former CEO of Synopsys, is expected to provide strategic oversight during this pivotal leadership change. This move signals a shift towards a more structured corporate governance model.
Operational Continuity
Despite the change at the top, Nvidia maintains that its business operations and product roadmaps remain unaffected. The company emphasized its commitment to customers and its established schedule for upcoming releases.
- Business operations continue as planned.
- Product launch schedules remain unchanged.
- The Q3 fiscal 2027 financial report is set for November 17.
The company will hold its traditional earnings call with investors following the report, aiming to reassure the market of its long-term stability and growth prospects in the AI sector.
Source iTechua — itechua.com/news/312352 ↗
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