GoKawiilNVIDIA's Jensen Huang resigns as CEO, Colette Kress named interim chief
NVIDIA's board announced that Jensen Huang has stepped down as president and CEO, effective immediately, and relinquished his board seat. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while retaining her finance role, and the board has named Harvey Jones, former Synopsys executive chairman, as its first-ever board chair. The company says it is searching for a permanent CEO, considering both internal and external candidates.
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The exit follows NVIDIA's disclosure that it would investigate Huang after he admitted to an affair with a former tech executive accused of being linked to Chinese intelligence, a matter reportedly also being examined by the FBI. The New York Times separately reported a second relationship with a subordinate NVIDIA executive, suggesting the leadership change may be tied to governance and conduct concerns rather than business performance. The board's emphasis on continuity suggests it wants to reassure investors and customers amid the sudden transition at one of the world's most valuable chipmakers.
- Jensen Huang has resigned as NVIDIA's president and CEO and left the board.
- CFO Colette Kress becomes interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement.
- The move follows board scrutiny of Huang's personal conduct, including reported FBI interest.
Source: engadget.com — Karissa Bell, 2026-11-12
Published there as: “Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO”
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