{
  "id": 19607488,
  "title": "Who could potentially replace Jensen Huang if Nvidia ousts him?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/who-could-potentially-replace-jensen-huang-if-nvidia-ousts-him-19607488",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T05:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/11/12/who-could-potentially-replace-jensen-huang-if-nvidia-ousts-him-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nvidia's board is reportedly deliberating the future of CEO Jensen Huang, following allegations of extramarital affairs and ties to a Chinese spy. With no clear succession plan in place, several candidates are being considered for the leadership role in the AI-focused company. Potential internal hires include CFO Colette Kress, data center clients overseer Ian Buck, and vice president of applied deep learning research Bryan Catanzano. Huang's own family members, such as daughter Madison Huang, son Spencer Huang, and even his cousin Lisa Su, who leads AMD, are also being floated as potential successors. Additionally, tech leaders like Rene Haas, CEO of UK chip design firm Arm, and former Apple CEO Tim Cook are among the names being thrown around in Silicon Valley speculation.",
  "summary": "With Jensen Huang under unexpected pressure and no clear succession plan at Nvidia, several candidates could emerge to lead the AI giant if its board decides to oust him.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Nvidia’s Board Is Expected to Meet to Discuss Jensen Huang’s Future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/nvidias-board-is-expected-to-meet-to-discuss-jensen-huangs-future",
        "published": "2026-11-11T22:48:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Nvidia shares fall 8% after hours as board reportedly weighs Jensen Huang's 'exit'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nvidia-shares-fall-8-after-hours-as-board-reportedly-weighs-jensen",
        "published": "2026-11-12T00:59:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Nvidia board to decide whether to oust longtime CEO Jensen Huang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nvidia-board-to-decide-whether-to-oust-longtime-ceo-jensen-huang",
        "published": "2026-11-12T04:05:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Who could potentially replace Jensen Huang if Nvidia ousts him?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/who-could-potentially-replace-jensen-huang-if-nvidia-ousts-him-19607881",
        "published": "2026-11-12T05:14:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}