What happened
Jensen Huang, 63, stepped down as NVIDIA's CEO and board director on November 12, ending a 33-year run; the board named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO and will consider internal and external candidates.
Why it matters
The departure came days after reports of an extramarital affair, and the board has not disclosed a reason, leaving NVIDIA's leadership in interim hands while it searches for a permanent CEO.
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Jensen Huang's departure closes a chapter that began in a Denny's diner, where he once washed dishes as a teenager. He co-founded NVIDIA and led it for 33 years, steering the company from a niche semiconductor maker to the center of the AI boom after ChatGPT's debut. The board's decision to appoint CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO suggests continuity in the near term, but the search for a permanent leader will shape NVIDIA's next phase. The resignation was announced days after reports of an extramarital affair, and the company has not given a reason, leaving the circumstances unclear.
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