Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO After 33 Years; Colette Kress Named Interim Chief
Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia’s chief executive on Thursday, ending a 33-year run at the company he co-founded and turned into the most valuable chipmaker in the world. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO, five days before Nvidia reports quarterly earnings. Nvidia’s board announced the move on November 12, saying Huang had stepped down as president, chief executive, and director, effective immediately. It also named longtime director Harvey C. Jones as the board’s first-ever chair. Huang, Nvidia’s fourth-largest shareholder with a 3.61% stake, will hold no executive role and no board seat. ...