Nvidia’s hunt for Jensen Huang’s successor: insiders, rivals and a Trump pick

South China Morning Post - Nov 12, 2026

Nvidia is searching for its first new leader in 33 years after Jensen Huang quit on Thursday, with interim chief Colette Kress, veteran engineers, members of Huang’s own family and the bosses of rival chipmakers all touted as possible successors. The AI chip giant was left without the only leader it has ever had when Huang, 63, stepped down as president, chief executive and board member. The move was announced with immediate effect, according to a company filing with the US Securities and...

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