Meet Jensen Huang’s son-in-law, a former pro skier and the Nvidia CEO’s ‘consigliere’ who could play a massive role in the company’s succession plan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's son-in-law, Nico Caprez, is a former professional alpine skier and a key figure in the company. Caprez has held various positions at Nvidia, rising to his current role as vice president of global AI infrastructure growth within the past three years. He began his career at Nvidia as a corporate development manager in February 2024, and later became director of global AI infrastructure enablement for Nvidia's cloud partners.

Caprez is instrumental in Nvidia's efforts to secure financing for AI chips and has played a significant role in the company's AI infrastructure buildout, including minority stakes in data center developers. While Nvidia's board maintains no concerns about national security or compromised company secrets, investors have expressed worry over the lack of a clear succession plan for Huang.

Analysts note that Huang is intricately linked with the company's long-term strategy and decision-making, making it challenging to find a suitable successor. Caprez's rise within the company and his close relationship with Huang may position him as a potential successor.