{
  "id": 19602657,
  "title": "Who would be next CEO at Nvidia? Top engineer and CFO favored as candidates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/who-would-be-next-ceo-at-nvidia-top-engineer-and-cfo-favored-as",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T04:46:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/who-would-be-next-ceo-nvidia-top-engineer-and-cfo-favored-candidates-6544986"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang grapples with reports of extramarital affairs, two top executives have emerged as leading candidates to replace him as interim or permanent CEO: CFO Colette Kress and engineer Ian Buck. The board is meeting to discuss whether to oust Huang, who is known for his charismatic leadership and pivotal role in transforming the company into a leader in artificial intelligence. While Buck, a 32-year veteran of Nvidia, is recognized for his technical expertise in developing AI hardware and software, Kress is seen as a steady and trusted voice for the market. Analysts suggest that a combination of Buck and Kress as co-CEOs could be a realistic option to handle the transition smoothly.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "CFO Colette Kress and engineer Ian Buck are top candidates to replace Jensen Huang as CEO.",
    "Huang is facing reports of extramarital affairs, prompting board discussions.",
    "A co-CEO duo of Buck and Kress could ensure smooth transition."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Nvidia succession: Engineer, CFO emerge as faves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nvidia-succession-engineer-cfo-emerge-as-faves",
        "published": "2026-11-12T04:54:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}