Jensen Huang steps down as Nvidia CEO after scandal over his private life and alleged espionage
Jensen Huang, Nvidia's chief executive and co-founder, is leaving his post and will also step down from the board, the company said. Chief financial officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while Nvidia searches for a permanent successor, and Harvey Jones, former CEO of Synopsys, will become the first board chair in the company's history. Shares fell more than 10% in pre-market trading. Pressure on Huang grew after reports of a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of espionage for Beijing.
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- Huang leaves Nvidia's CEO role and its board; Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO.
- Harvey Jones, former Synopsys CEO, will be the company's first board chair.
- Nvidia shares fell more than 10% in pre-market trading.
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