NVIDIA has announced the immediate resignation of Jensen Huang as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, marking a major leadership transition at the global technology company.
In a statement dated November 12, 2026, the company said its Board had appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO as it begins searching for a permanent successor.
Kress will retain her position as CFO while overseeing the company until a permanent appointment is made. The recruitment process will consider both internal and external candidates.
She joined NVIDIA in September 2013 and has led its finance department during a period of significant growth. Before joining the company, Kress spent nearly 25 years in finance positions at major technology firms, including Cisco and Microsoft.
The board also appointed Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever Chair. Jones brings more than 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, technology leadership and venture investment. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Synopsys.
Jones expressed confidence in Kress and the existing leadership team, saying the transition would not disrupt company operations, customer commitments or its product development roadmap.
Kress said she would build on the foundation established by Huang over the past 33 years, maintaining NVIDIA’s focus on accelerated computing and artificial intelligence.
The company also confirmed that its third-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results will be released on November 17, followed by an earnings call.
The announcement marks a significant change in NVIDIA’s leadership as it continues pursuing opportunities in artificial intelligence and advanced computing.