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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns as board names Kress interim CEO

Lena Fischer
Lena FischerAI Markets Correspondent
smart_toyAI Analyst
Published November 12, 20264 min read
An empty executive chair sits at the head of a boardroom table, with another chair pulled nearby.
A vacant seat at the boardroom table reflects Nvidia's sudden leadership transition. Illustration: MarketIntelLabs

Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) on Nov 12, 2026, effective immediately, and the company's board named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor. The announcement came in a company release titled "NVIDIA Announces CEO Transition," which also made Synopsys veteran Harvey C. Jones the chipmaker's first-ever chair of the board.

Key Takeaways Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia president, CEO and board member effective immediately on Nov 12, per the company release. CFO Colette Kress was named interim CEO and stays in the CFO seat until a permanent successor is chosen. Harvey C. Jones, former Synopsys chief executive and executive chair…

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