Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Board Investigation
Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang has resigned from his position following a board investigation into allegations of extramarital affairs with a direct report and an alleged Chinese spy. The company's board has appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while they conduct a search for a permanent successor, considering both internal and external candidates. In internal communications, Board Chair Harvey Jones emphasized the company's continued commitment to its shareholders and industry leadership despite the transition. Interim CEO Colette Kress addressed employees, acknowledging the 'extraordinarily difficult period' and calling for resilience as the company continues to support the global AI revolution.
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