NVIDIA has announced the immediate resignation of its Chief Executive Officer and President Jensen Huang, ending his 33-year association with the technology company as it begins the search for a permanent successor.
In a statement issued on November 12, 2026, NVIDIA’s Board of Directors confirmed that Huang had stepped down from his positions as President, CEO and a member of the board, effective immediately.
The board appointed Colette Kress, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as interim Chief Executive Officer. She will retain her finance position while overseeing the company until a permanent replacement is appointed.
NVIDIA said the recruitment process would consider both internal and external candidates as the company prepares for its next phase of leadership.
Kress joined NVIDIA in September 2013 and has played a significant role in managing its finances and supporting its business expansion. Before joining the company, she spent nearly 25 years working in finance positions at major technology firms, including Cisco and Microsoft.
The board also appointed Harvey C. Jones as NVIDIA’s first-ever Chair of the Board. Jones brings more than 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, technology management and venture investment. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Synopsys.
Jones expressed confidence in Kress, citing her understanding of NVIDIA’s operations, customers, financial position and business strategy.
He said the existing leadership team would continue implementing the company’s technology roadmap, adding that the leadership transition was not expected to disrupt operations, customer commitments or product development.
In her remarks, Kress said she was committed to building on the foundation established by Huang over the past 33 years.
She reaffirmed the company’s focus on accelerated computing and artificial intelligence, while pledging to continue serving its customers, partners, developers and shareholders.
Huang’s departure marks a significant leadership change for NVIDIA, which has grown into one of the world’s most influential technology companies, particularly through its work in graphics processing, artificial intelligence and accelerated computing.
The board acknowledged Huang’s contribution to the company’s growth and development, thanking him for his impact on NVIDIA and the wider technology industry.
Meanwhile, NVIDIA confirmed that it will release its third-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results on Tuesday, November 17, at approximately 1:20 p.m. Pacific Time, followed by an earnings conference call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time.
The financial results announcement will proceed as previously scheduled despite the leadership changes.