Now Jensen's gone, Intel’s trouble finding a steady CEO should serve as cautionary tale to Nvidia’s board

Jensen Huang, the Nvidia cofounder and global AI industry pillar, has resigned from his position as CEO. His departure follows a series of affairs, including one with an individual suspected of being a Chinese spy. Nvidia's share price has plummeted in recent weeks as investors seek stability after financial struggles in the AI sector.

Colette Kress, Nvidia's CFO, is currently serving as interim CEO, pending the appointment of a permanent successor. This situation echoes the challenges Intel has faced in recent years, with a history of frequent CEO turnover. Intel's most recent CEO, Pat Gelsinger, faced manufacturing setbacks and a contentious consumer CPU scandal, leading to a decline in financial performance.

Intel's current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has implemented changes to streamline the company's structure and improve engineering focus. However, Intel's stock price has suffered amid a struggling PC market and uncertainty in the data center CPU sector. Finding a CEO with Huang's stature and influence appears daunting, and the ongoing challenges faced by both Nvidia and Intel serve as a cautionary tale for other tech companies.