Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; Harvey Jones named chairman
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Jensen Huang, Colette Kress, Harvey Jones
USA
November 12, 2026
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Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia. CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO, and Harvey Jones is the new board chairman. The resignation follows reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy.
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