Jensen Huang stepped down as Nvidia’s chief executive officer on November 12, 2026, effective immediately. The resignation followed an internal review prompted by allegations of personal misconduct.
During the review, Nvidia’s board discussed whether Huang could remain in the role. Ultimately, the board accepted his resignation to move forward.
NVIDIA announces CEO transition. Read the release: https://t.co/MTTUvFHCJA
The board appointed Collette Kress, Nvidia’s chief financial officer, as interim CEO. Kress has been with Nvidia for 13 years and brings 25 years of experience in the technology sector, including previous positions at Cisco and Microsoft.
Kress has been with Nvidia for 13 years and brings 25 years of experience in the technology sector, including previous positions at Cisco and Microsoft.
Nvidia’s board, comprising 10 directors, will pursue a permanent CEO. The search will consider both internal and external candidates, aiming to find a leader who can guide the company during this transition.
Jensen Huang entering the NVIDIA office https://t.co/fvTtPKASPL
Among the directors is Aarti Shah, an Indian-born board member who will be involved in selecting the next CEO.