GoKawiilTrump floats Apple's Tim Cook as potential successor to Nvidia's Jensen Huang
President Trump has suggested Apple CEO Tim Cook as the person best suited to replace Jensen Huang atop Nvidia, following reports that Huang is stepping down as president and CEO. Speculation has also centered on internal candidates including interim CEO Colette Kress and cofounder Chris Malachowsky.
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Trump's public endorsement of Cook, a leader he has cultivated a close relationship with, could be read as an attempt to shape succession at a company central to the AI chip race, though any such move would ultimately rest with Nvidia's board. The suggestion also highlights how entangled political figures have become in corporate leadership decisions at major tech firms.
- Jensen Huang is reportedly leaving his role as Nvidia's president and CEO.
- Trump has publicly backed Tim Cook as his preferred successor.
- Internal candidates such as Colette Kress and Chris Malachowsky are also being discussed as potential replacements.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-11-12
Published there as: “Trump’s suggestion for the next Nvidia CEO is another tech titan he’s already close with”
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