Who is Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress
Nvidia finance chief Colette Kress has taken over as interim chief executive following the departure of co-founder Jensen Huang. Kress, a longtime executive and Southern Methodist University graduate, now leads the chipmaker during a turbulent transition period as the company prepares for upcoming earnings and a scheduled all-hands meeting. Kress assumes control of Nvidia's data center strategy and inherits Huang's management playbook while the board searches for a permanent successor.
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- ✓ Colette Kress serves as the interim CEO of Nvidia after previously working as the company's finance chief.
- ✓ Harvey Jones was named Nvidia's first-ever board chair.
- ✓ Interim CEO Colette Kress announced a company meeting for November 18 at 9 am PT.
- ✓ Nvidia's board is in the process of choosing a search firm to find a permanent CEO.
What changed
Colette Kress assumed the role of interim chief executive officer of Nvidia following Jensen Huang's exit.
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Colette Kress Steps In As Interim Nvidia CEO
Nvidia finance chief Colette Kress has taken over as interim chief executive following the departure of co-founder Jensen Huang. Kress, a longtime executive and Southern Methodist University graduate, now leads the chipmaker during a turbulent transition period as the company prepares for upcoming earnings and a scheduled all-hands meeting. Kress assumes control of Nvidia's data center strategy and inherits Huang's management playbook while the board searches for a permanent successor.
Why it matters
The leadership shakeup follows the sudden exit of Jensen Huang. The board of directors has appointed Harvey Jones as the company's first-ever board chair and is currently working to select a search firm to find a permanent chief executive. Nvidia employees must wait six days following Huang's departure for an all-hands company meeting.
What is confirmed
- Colette Kress serves as the interim CEO of Nvidia after previously working as the company's finance chief.
- Harvey Jones was named Nvidia's first-ever board chair.
- Interim CEO Colette Kress announced a company meeting for November 18 at 9 am PT.
- Nvidia's board is in the process of choosing a search firm to find a permanent CEO.
Still unconfirmed
- Jensen Huang was ousted by the board amid reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
What to watch next
- Nvidia's company meeting scheduled for November 18 at 9 am PT
- Nvidia earnings report
- The board's selection of a search firm for the permanent CEO position
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