Nvidia CEO resigns amid scandal; CFO named interim CEO - CFO Dive
Nvidia announced Thursday that CEO and Founder Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately, with CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO.
The chipmaker named long-time CFO Colette Kress to step in as interim CEO and initiated a search to find a permanent successor to Huang. Huang's resignation comes amid a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy, which had raised questions about leadership continuity at the company.
Leadership Transition
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Huang, who had served as CEO, president and board member, gave a keynote address at the Berlin GPU Technology Conference on Oct. 21, 2026, just weeks before his departure. The sudden leadership change marks a significant moment for the chip giant, which has been a major player in the AI and graphics processing markets.
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