Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; CFO Colette Kress named interim CEO
bugwrite · reddit · 2026-11-12
A Reddit post relays the news that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO and board chair, capping a turbulent week for what was once the world's most valuable company. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while retaining her CFO role, and former Synopsys CEO Harvey Jones becomes Nvidia's first independent board chair; Semafor had reported Kress was the frontrunner for the temporary role. The attached image attributes the resignation to controversy over alleged affairs — treat as unverified until official confirmation.
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