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Jensen Huang out as Nvidia CEO
On November 12, the Nvidia Board announced that Jensen Huang has resigned as President, CEO, and a member of the Board, effective immediately.
On November 12, the Nvidia Board announced that Jensen Huang has resigned as President, CEO, and a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has been appointed Interim CEO. The board has also initiated the search for a permanent CEO.



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