Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO; board names Harvey Jones chairman and Colette Kress takes over as interim

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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years amid a corporate scandal. The board named Harvey Jones, technology investor and former Synopsys CEO, as the first chairman in its history, and began the search for a permanent CEO. Colette Kress, the chief financial officer, took over as interim CEO. Nvidia shares fell 10% before Thursday's opening bell and Nasdaq futures were down 1.4%. The board is investigating whether Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence operation.

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Jensen Huang left Nvidia's leadership after 33 years and after admitting an extramarital affair.
Harvey Jones, former Synopsys CEO, was appointed as the first chairman of Nvidia's board.
Colette Kress, previously chief financial officer, is interim CEO while a permanent replacement is sought.

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Jensen Huang steps down as Nvidia CEO after scandal over his private life and alleged espionage

Nvidia falls more than 10% in premarket trading after Jensen Huang resigns as CEO

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