New Delhi:
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, one of the most important personalities of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry and one of the world’s largest companies, has resigned. Huang has taken this step after revelations of an affair with a senior female officer of the company and a suspected Chinese spy. In place of Huang, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Colette Cress has been made the interim CEO. She will hold the responsibilities of both the posts of CEO and CFO until the new appointment is made.
For the first time in the company’s history, Harvey C. Jones has been appointed Chairman of the Board. Nvidia’s financial results will be declared as per the previously scheduled schedule on November 17, 2026.
End of 33 years journey
Let us tell you that Jensen Huang founded Nvidia in 1993. He was the leader of the company for the last 33 years. Under his leadership, Nvidia became the number-1 company making AI chips. The board has thanked him for his outstanding contribution.
Who will take charge of NVIDIA?
Nvidia’s board of directors has appointed Colette Cress as interim CEO. She has been working as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in the company since September 2013. According to the company, he has played an important role in taking the company’s business forward. Earlier, Kress has also worked in big tech companies like Cisco and Microsoft. The company will now start the search for a permanent CEO. For this, names of candidates from both inside and outside the company will be considered.
Harvey C. Jones became the first chairman of the board.
The company has also appointed Harvey C. Jones as the first Chairman of the Board. He has been active in the field of technology and investment for more than 30 years. Before this, he has held the responsibility of CEO and Executive Chairman in Synopsys.
Source: ndtv.in
