{
  "id": 19715738,
  "title": "Trump’s suggestion for the next Nvidia CEO is another tech titan he’s already close with",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/trumps-suggestion-for-the-next-nvidia-ceo-is-another-tech-titan-hes",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91641219/trump-suggestion-for-next-nvidia-ceo-tim-cook-apple-jensen-huang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has suggested that former Apple CEO Tim Cook should become the next CEO of Nvidia, according to a post on Truth Social. Huang, who has been Nvidia's CEO since 1997, recently resigned from the position. Trump wrote, \"NOW THAT Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done a fantastic job, has resigned, there is only one man to take his place – TIM COOK of Apple,\" adding, \"A Legend replaces a Legend!\"\n\nHowever, Cook's recent departure from Apple as CEO and stepping down as executive chairman raise questions about his suitability for a new CEO role. Cook announced his decision in September, stating that it was necessary when \"business had to be doing great,\" the \"product road map had to be incredible,\" and his replacement, John Ternus, was \"ready for the role.\" With these conditions met, Cook deemed it the appropriate time to move on.\n\nNotably, Trump and Cook have developed a closer relationship during Trump's second term. Cook has been seen at Trump's side frequently since 2025, attending events such as a White House dinner for tech CEOs and a screening of First Lady Melania Trump's documentary. Cook insists that he is not politically aligned with Trump, focusing solely on policy rather than politics. His intentions for his role as executive chairman include overseeing Apple's global relations.",
  "summary": "With Jensen Huang officially out as president and CEO of Nvidia , rumors are swirling over who will take his place at the helm of one of the world’s biggest tech companies. Could it be interim CEO Colette Kress , who’s spent more than a decade as Nvidia’s executive vice president and CFO? Or maybe the company’s cofounder Chris Malachowsky, now a senior vice president of engineering and…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Inc.",
        "title": "Nvidia Can Replace Its CEO. It Cannot Replace Jensen Huang’s Vision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nvidia-can-replace-its-ceo-it-cannot-replace-jensen-huangs-vision",
        "published": "2026-11-12T19:56:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Trump wants former Apple CEO Cook to lead Nvidia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/trump-wants-former-apple-ceo-cook-to-lead-nvidia",
        "published": "2026-11-12T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}