Nvidia has named finance chief Colette Kress as interim CEO after Jensen Huang resigned as president, chief executive and board member. The company announced the change on November 12, saying Huang’s departure took effect immediately.
Kress will retain her chief financial officer responsibilities while leading the company until a permanent replacement is chosen. Nvidia’s board plans to consider candidates from both inside and outside the business.
The board also appointed Harvey C. Jones as its first chair. That creates a separate board leadership position alongside Kress’s interim executive role.
For customers and partners, the key message is continuity. Jones said the board expects operations, customer commitments and the product roadmap to proceed without disruption. That remains management’s expectation about future operations.
The announcement does not explain Huang’s resignation or identify a permanent successor. Nvidia said its fiscal third-quarter results remain scheduled for November 17, giving customers and investors another opportunity to hear from the leadership team.
