GoKawiilPetition urging Nvidia to reinstate ousted CEO Jensen Huang gains 115,000 signatures
A petition demanding Nvidia reinstate Jensen Huang, who resigned after admitting an affair with a chip executive suspected of being a Chinese intelligence asset, has drawn more than 115,000 signatures, including thousands of current and former Nvidia employees and tens of thousands of shareholders. Signers include Elon Musk, Amjad Masad, Tim Sweeney and Garry Tan, who argue Huang was removed without due process and want an independent investigation before any permanent decision. Nvidia has named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor.
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The backing of prominent tech executives suggests some industry leaders view Huang's removal as premature or procedurally unfair, which could pressure Nvidia's board even though petitions carry no formal authority over corporate governance. Huang's exit already coincided with a sharp drop in Nvidia's stock and concerns about disruption to AI industry investment, so sustained public pressure could complicate the board's succession plans or shape how the promised investigation is conducted.
- Over 115,000 people, including 5,965 current Nvidia employees, signed a petition for Huang's reinstatement.
- High-profile backers include Elon Musk, Tim Sweeney, Garry Tan and Amjad Masad.
- Nvidia named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO as its stock fell following Huang's resignation.
Source: techcrunch.com — Anthony Ha, 2026-11-14
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