Nvidia head Jensen Huang has resigned and stepped down from the company's board of directors. According to an official statement released by the company, his resignation from the positions of president, chief executive officer, and member of the board of directors takes effect immediately.
Colette Kress, the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been appointed interim chief executive officer. The board of directors has already begun the search process for a chief executive officer and plans to consider candidates from both inside and outside the company.
The American tech giant took this step following scandalous revelations about Huang's romantic relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, which has sparked widespread discussion recently. For its part, Beijing has flatly denied the espionage allegations while accusing the United States of attempting a technological blockade.
This high-profile departure has directly shaken the global technology market, given Nvidia's pivotal role in the modern semiconductor industry.
Notably, this sudden leadership change comes amid complex geopolitical tensions and strict scrutiny. In the coming weeks, it will become clear how the interim leadership manages the situation until a permanent CEO is selected.
