Nvidia says Jensen Huang resigns as CEO, Colette Kress named interim chief
Dubai: Nvidia said Jensen Huang has resigned as president, chief executive officer and board member with immediate effect, ending his 33-year leadership of the US chipmaker. In a statement provided on Thursday, the company said its board had appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor. Kress will continue serving as Nvidia's executive…
Nvidia's long-serving finance chief, Colette Kress, has been appointed as interim CEO following Jensen Huang's sudden resignation due to a scandal involving extramarital affairs. Huang's departure marks the end of his 33-year tenure at the company. Kress, who has been Nvidia's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2013, has led the finance department and played a crucial role in the company's growth.
The board has initiated a search for a permanent CEO and expects operations to continue smoothly under Kress's leadership and the guidance of the experienced leadership team.
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