Jensen Huang discusses Nvidia return with allies: report
Ousted Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang is discussing a possible comeback to the company just days after the board of directors pushed him out, according to reports from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and the Financial Times. Techmeme reports that Huang has discussed a return with confidants while allies form a "war room" to lobby for his reinstatement and seek support from the White House.
Huang resigned on a Thursday following an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, according to Hellenic Shipping News. The outlet reports that Huang has agreed to testify before Congress before Thanksgiving on November 26.
The Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups reports that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Nvidia needs to look outside the company for a new chief executive. Reported outside candidates being considered by the board include Johny Srouji, Eyal Waldman, Rene Haas, Lisa Su, and Matt Garman. Additionally, President Donald Trump has suggested that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should take the helm.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Techmeme, Hellenic Shipping News, Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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- Jensen Huang resigned in disgrace from Nvidia. Many in Silicon Valley are still showering him with support egyptindependent.com
- US’ Bessent says Nvidia must ‘go outside the company’ to find new CEO straitstimes.com
- US’ Bessent says Nvidia must ‘go outside the company’ to find new CEO after Jensen Huang scmp.com
- Rep. Moolenaar says it's "outrageous" to not see Jensen Huang affair as national security risk cbsnews.com
- Jensen Huang discusses Nvidia return with allies: report theage.com.au
