Nvidia Hunts for Successor After Jensen Huang Departs

Nvidia begins the search for a new chief executive after parting ways with Jensen Huang. The board considers various internal and external candidates, including interim CEO Colette Kress and former Apple leader Tim Cook.

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Tim Cook, Chairman of the board of directors of Apple, arrives for a state dinner held by US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, in Washington, D.C., US, September 24, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

NVIDIA CORP is hunting for a permanent CEO after parting ways with Jensen Huang, drawing attention from United States President Donald Trump and market watchers. Trump suggested on social media that APPLE INC leader Tim Cook take the helm of the chip maker. The board is evaluating both internal and external candidates to lead the firm through its next growth phase.