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Jensen Huang, the former CEO of NVIDIA, one of the world's leading technology companies, has resigned from his position. Following his resignation, the company has announced a new leadership arrangement.
Jensen Huang, the former CEO of NVIDIA, one of the world's leading technology companies, has resigned from his position. Following his resignation, the company has announced a new leadership arrangement. For the time being, the company will be led by its current CFO, Colette Kress, who has been appointed interim CEO. NVIDIA has also begun searching for a permanent chief executive. According to a statement issued by NVIDIA's board, Jensen Huang has resigned from his positions as president, CEO and board member. His resignation took effect immediately, meaning he will no longer hold any of these three positions.
The company has clarified that Colette Kress will assume these responsibilities on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed. Notably, despite taking on the additional responsibilities of CEO, she will continue to serve as CFO and Executive Vice President. NVIDIA's board will now begin searching for candidates to fill the permanent CEO position. Both internal and external executives will be considered for the role. The female executive appointed to take charge of NVIDIA following Jensen Huang's departure has been associated with the company for approximately 13 years. Colette Kress joined NVIDIA in September 2013 and has been responsible for the company's finance department ever since.
Alongside the leadership changes, the company has made another significant decision. NVIDIA's board members have appointed Harvey C. Jones as the company's first board chairman. This is the first time in NVIDIA's history that a separate chairman position has been established for its board. Harvey Jones has more than 30 years of experience in the technology and investment sectors. He has worked as a businessman, technology executive and venture investor. As chairman of NVIDIA's board, he is expected to play an important role in shaping the company's new leadership structure and future strategy.
In its statement, NVIDIA described Jensen Huang's contributions to the company as highly significant. According to the company, his achievements were not limited to NVIDIA but also had a profound impact on the entire technology industry. The company said that NVIDIA is now one of the world's most important technology companies and that Jensen Huang's contribution to its growth has been invaluable. The board of directors and the company expressed their gratitude to him for his 33 years of service. However, the company's official statement did not disclose the reason for Jensen Huang's resignation.
