StocksMedium•12 November 2026•
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Nvidia Names Colette Kress Interim CEO Following Jensen Huang Resignation
Key Facts
1Nvidia has appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO following the resignation of Jensen Huang.
2Huang's exit occurred as Nvidia's board investigated foreign intelligence efforts and alleged personal affairs.
Nvidia has appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO following the resignation of Jensen Huang. Business Insider reported that Huang's exit occurred as the board investigated foreign intelligence efforts and alleged personal affairs. The leadership transition marks the end of Huang's 33-year tenure at the company he co-founded.
NVDA closed at $173.73 on November 11, 2026, prior to the leadership announcement. In the broader semiconductor sector, peer AMD closed at $552.90, while TSM ended the session at $413.35 on the same date. Kress takes over as the board continues its probe into governance issues and the former CEO's external ties.