NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Resigns as Colette Kress Takes Over

NVIDIA  has announced the immediate resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, ending his 33-year leadership of the technology company.

The company’s Board of Directors confirmed the leadership change, appointing Colette Kress, NVIDIA’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Kress will retain her finance responsibilities while serving in the interim role until a permanent successor is appointed.

The board said it would begin searching for a permanent CEO, considering both internal and external candidates. Kress joined NVIDIA in September 2013 and has led its finance organisation throughout her tenure. Before joining the company, she spent nearly 25 years in finance roles at technology companies, including Cisco and Microsoft.

NVIDIA has also appointed Harvey C. Jones as the first Chair of its Board of Directors. Jones is an entrepreneur, technology executive and venture investor with more than 30 years of experience. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Synopsys.

“Colette has helped lead NVIDIA through a period of extraordinary growth and has a deep understanding of our business, customers, operations and financial position. She is supported by an experienced leadership team that has been instrumental in executing NVIDIA’s strategy and advancing its technology roadmap. The Board has full confidence in Colette and the leadership team, and we expect the company’s operations, customer commitments and product roadmap to continue without interruption.”

– Harvey Jones, Chair, NVIDIA Board of Directors

Kress said she would build on the foundation established by Huang and continue advancing NVIDIA’s work in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence.

“NVIDIA’s strength has always come from its people, and together with our leadership team, I am committed to building on the extraordinary foundation Jensen created over the last 33 years. We will continue advancing the work that has made NVIDIA a leader in accelerated computing and AI, and execute on the opportunities ahead. Our focus remains on serving our customers, partners, developers and shareholders.”

– Colette Kress, Interim CEO and CFO, NVIDIA

The board acknowledged Huang’s contributions to NVIDIA and the wider technology industry, describing the company as one of the most consequential technology companies in the world. It thanked him for his contributions to the company and the industry.

NVIDIA said its third-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results would be released on Tuesday, November 17, at approximately 1:20 p.m. Pacific Time, followed by an earnings call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time, as previously scheduled.