Nvidia appoints CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO after Jensen Huang resigns

Nvidia announced that CFO Colette Kress will assume the role of interim chief executive officer, succeeding founder Jensen Huang who resigned with immediate effect. Kress will continue to serve as CFO while leading the company. The board said it will begin a search for a permanent CEO, considering both internal and external candidates.

The leadership transition could affect Nvidia's strategic direction and investor confidence, but the board expects operations and product road‑map to continue without interruption. The appointment ensures continuity of financial oversight while a new CEO is sought.

  • 1Colette Kress, Nvidia's CFO, was named interim CEO after Jensen Huang stepped down.
  • 2Jensen Huang resigned from his position as CEO with immediate effect.
  • 3Kress will retain her CFO responsibilities while serving as interim CEO.
  • 4Nvidia's board will commence a search for a permanent CEO, evaluating internal and external candidates.
  • 5Board chair Harvey Jones said the board has full confidence in Kress and expects no interruption to operations.

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