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On November 12, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, as a potential successor to Jensen Huang, the outgoing CEO of Nvidia. Nvidia’s board is considering both insider and outsider candidates for the role, with CFO Colette Kress named as interim CEO. Analysts and investors are looking for a candidate who understands the technology and financial aspects of Nvidia’s business, with Kress and executive Ian Buck among the frontrunners.
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As of November 12, 2026, Jensen Huang resigned as CEO of Nvidia following a series of scandals, including reports of an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy and additional extramarital relationships. The company’s board appointed Colette Kress, the chief financial officer, as interim CEO. The board had initiated an independent investigation into allegations that Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation, and Republicans in Congress had requested he testify at a closed-door briefing. Amid these developments, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Tim Cook, the former CEO of Apple, could be a potential replacement for Huang.

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The Straits TimesThis outlet12 Nov

On November 12, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, as a potential successor to Jensen Huang, the outgoing CEO of Nvidia. Nvidia’s board is considering both insider and outsider candidates for the role, with CFO Colette Kress named as interim CEO. Analysts and investors are looking for a candidate who understands the technology and financial aspects of Nvidia’s business, with Kress and…

Tim Cook for Nvidia CEO? Trump and the world ponder who’s next (this article)32 articles from The Straits Times on this story
CBS News13 Nov

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, resigned on Thursday following an admission of an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Reports also suggest he may have had affairs with two other women. The article highlights potential significant national implications for Nvidia and America's position in the artificial intelligence race.

Examining Jensen Huang's swift and stunning fall from grace at Nvidia →36 articles from CBS News on this story
Semafor12 Nov

Silicon Valley insiders view Jensen Huang’s departure from Nvidia as both an opportunity and a concern. While some see it as a positive shift for U.S. tech firms due to redirected chip exports to China, others worry about the long-term impact on innovation. The article argues that Huang’s leadership was crucial for Nvidia’s innovative edge, and his absence may hinder future breakthroughs, potentially stalling…

Nvidia without Huang is like Apple without Jobs: A cash spigot without real innovation →23 articles from Semafor on this story
NBC News12 Nov

Jensen Huang resigned as the CEO of Nvidia today following an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Huang co-founded the company in 1993, which grew into the world's most valuable company by producing the chips that power the current AI boom. This news report focuses on Huang's sudden departure from his leadership position at the tech giant.

The rise and fall of former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang →20 articles from NBC News on this story
The Independent12 Nov

Senior White House officials are reconsidering Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s position following an espionage scandal involving Nvidia’s former CEO Jensen Huang. The scandal has intensified scrutiny of Lutnick’s handling of trade blacklist decisions and oversight of Nvidia’s exports to China. Lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, are demanding explanations and document preservation related to Nvidia’s…

Trump team mulling Howard Lutnick’s future as commerce secretary after Nvidia scandal, report says →15 articles from The Independent on this story
Al Jazeera12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday following a series of allegations regarding two extramarital affairs and potential national security risks linked to Chinese intelligence. The scandal involved a relationship with a senior executive and a former tech executive allegedly linked to Chinese intelligence, occurring while Huang was advocating for the export of advanced AI chips to China. Chief financial…

Why did Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resign, and who is Colette Kress? →15 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
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New York Post12 Nov

Jensen Huang, former CEO of Nvidia, had an extramarital affair with another Nvidia employee just before his resignation as CEO on Thursday. Reuters reported this information based on sources familiar with the situation, bringing the total number of known affairs to three.

Third extramarital affair comes to light hours after Jensen Huang quits Nvidia →15 articles from New York Post on this story
BBC13 Nov

This analysis explains how Jensen Huang's alleged extramarital affairs and subsequent resignation as CEO of Nvidia could potentially threaten US national security. The piece focuses on the risk of sensitive US technology falling into the hands of China as a result of these revelations. The text also references the broader rise and fall of Huang's leadership at the tech giant.

How could the Nvidia CEO’s affair threaten US national security? →13 articles from BBC on this story
The Hindu12 Nov

Jensen Huang resigned as CEO of Nvidia on November 12, 2026, after being revealed to have had extramarital affairs, including one with a woman accused of spying for China. Nvidia's shares fell 10% in premarket trading following the announcement. Colette Kress, the company’s CFO, will serve as interim CEO. Huang’s departure from the AI industry leader, where he co-founded and held a 3.61% stake, raises concerns about…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns in big blow to AI boom →13 articles from The Hindu on this story
City A.M.12 Nov

Nvidia’s stock price dropped 16% on Thursday, erasing nearly $600 billion from its market value after CEO Jensen Huang resigned due to revelations of extramarital affairs. Huang, who had led the company for 33 years, transformed Nvidia into a dominant AI chip supplier. Nvidia’s finance chief, Colette Kress, will serve as interim CEO, while the company searches for a permanent replacement. The stock’s sharp decline…

Chip-wreck: Nvidia sheds $600bn on Huang exit →13 articles from City A.M. on this story
The Guardian12 Nov

Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia following allegations of extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy. Nvidia's CFO, Colette Kress, will serve as interim CEO until a new permanent leader is chosen. The company's board praised Huang's contributions but did not address the personal conduct issues in their statement. Huang's departure comes at a critical time for Nvidia, a key player…

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after alleged affairs →11 articles from The Guardian on this story
Daily Mail12 Nov

The article discusses the age-old espionage tactic known as the "honey trap," where attractive women are used to seduce high-profile men to gain sensitive information. It specifically mentions Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who is accused of falling for a suspected Chinese spy named Alice Huang, potentially compromising his position in tech leadership. The piece highlights how this method was extensively used by Soviet…

The honeypot plot against America: Secrets of X-rated playbook spies use to bed elite men revealed... as Nvidia affair scandal threatens economic catastrophe →11 articles from Daily Mail on this story
South China Morning Post11 Nov

The article discusses potential political ramifications of an affair involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. It focuses on how U.S.-China relations might be affected, particularly noting concerns raised by China hawks in Washington who see opportunities to escalate tensions based on alleged targeting by Chinese intelligence services, despite denials from Beijing.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair: everything you need to know →11 articles from South China Morning Post on this story
Just the News13 Nov

Nvidia's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, resigned after reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy. The company's board will conduct an investigation with the help of outside legal counsel to determine if there were any breaches of national security or company secrets. Huang expressed regret for his actions and said he would cooperate with the investigation. The CFO will serve as…

You Vote: With the ousting of Jensen Huang as CEO of Nvidia, what is your biggest takeaway? →10 articles from Just the News on this story
Times of India12 Nov

US Congressman Jamie Raskin and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer are pressing for investigations into whether Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was influenced by a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence. Lawmakers are particularly concerned about potential compromises to US national security, including allegations that Huang used his influence to secure special permission from former President Donald Trump for…

Did China use a 'honeypot' to influence Nvidia CEO? US Congress wants answers →9 articles from Times of India on this story
Sydney Morning Herald12 Nov

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, resigned amid revelations of extramarital affairs, one involving a suspected Chinese spy, causing Nvidia's market value to drop by nearly the entire GDP of Pakistan. Huang's unique influence over the AI industry, as Nvidia supplies about 90% of chips used to train AI models, and his lack of a clear successor, have raised significant questions about the future of AI and U.S.-China…

Huang is the king who straddled an empire, only to allow his passions to lay siege to it →8 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story
Dawn12 Nov

Nvidia appointed Colette Kress as its interim CEO after ousting founder Jensen Huang. Kress, who has been Nvidia’s CFO since 2013, will lead the company known for its powerful processors used in supercomputers and AI data centers. The article outlines Kress’s career, including her roles at Texas Instruments, Microsoft, and Cisco, and highlights her education and financial compensation.

Who is Nvidia interim CEO Colette Kress? →8 articles from Dawn on this story
Washington Examiner12 Nov

Howard Lutnick, the Commerce Secretary, is facing criticism from Republicans in Congress for his alleged involvement with Nvidia and a former executive's affair with a suspected Chinese spy. This controversy may lead to Lutnick's dismissal as part of a broader personnel shake-up following the midterm elections, amid claims that his actions put national security at risk.

The GOP knives are out for Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick →7 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
CBC12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after reports surfaced of two extramarital affairs, one involving a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Following the revelation, Nvidia's board met to discuss Huang's future, leading to his immediate resignation as CEO and board member. Colette Kress, the company's CFO, will serve as interim CEO. Nvidia's stock price dropped more than 10% in pre-market trading following the news.

LIVE UPDATES: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after reports of 2 extramarital affairs →7 articles from CBC on this story
Toronto Sun12 Nov

Columnist Warmington discusses the scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who was ousted from his position due to extramarital affairs, including with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Huang’s resignation caused Nvidia’s stock price to drop by 6.02% on Thursday. The column emphasizes the use of the classic espionage tactic known as a "honey trap," where a person is seduced to gain access to sensitive…

WARMINGTON: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s honey trap scandal may cause stock market shockwaves →7 articles from Toronto Sun on this story
Euronews12 Nov

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, has been linked to allegations of espionage against Nvidia and its former CEO, Jensen Huang. US intelligence agencies suspected she was recruited by Beijing to gather information on Nvidia. Huang and Jensen Huang, who are not related, were seen together at industry events and were reportedly close, leading to speculation about the nature of their relationship. In May 2025…

Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang? →7 articles from Euronews on this story
ABC News (US)12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned from the company he co-founded in 1993 following investigations into allegations that he engaged in multiple extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy. The report details a timeline spanning from 2024 to 2026, noting that Huang served as an advisor to President Donald Trump on AI technology and was briefed on by intelligence officials twice regarding his…

Timeline of the stunning fall of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang →6 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
Daily Caller12 Nov

President Trump suggested Tim Cook, the former Apple CEO, to replace Jensen Huang, the recently resigned CEO of Nvidia. Trump made the suggestion on his platform Truth Social after Huang stepped down amid a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy. Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, who used her relationship to move over $7.5 billion worth of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms. The FBI is…

Trump: ‘There’s Only One Man’ To Replace Ousted Nvidia CEO →6 articles from Daily Caller on this story
Toronto Star12 Nov

Asian stock markets showed weakness on Thursday as worries about leadership at chipmaker Nvidia affected AI-related stocks. In after-hours trading, Nvidia's shares dropped by 8.6% following reports that the company’s board was meeting to address issues related to CEO Jensen Huang, who is involved in a controversy over an affair with a Chinese woman that has raised national security concerns in the U.S.

Asian shares mostly slip as Nvidia's troubles weigh on AI stocks, despite a rally on Wall St →6 articles from Toronto Star on this story
The Daily Wire12 Nov

President Donald Trump suggested Tim Cook as the replacement for Jensen Huang, who resigned as CEO of Nvidia amid personal scandals involving affairs, one of which allegedly involved a Chinese spy. Trump’s suggestion is purely speculative, as he has no authority over Nvidia’s leadership decisions. The company’s board has appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO and is searching for a permanent replacement…

Trump Wants Tech Legend To Replace Jensen Huang At Nvidia →6 articles from The Daily Wire on this story
ABC News (AU)12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under pressure due to recent reports about his relationships with two women, one suspected to be linked to Chinese espionage. Despite initial support from the company, Nvidia's board is now considering removing Huang amid growing shareholder concerns and legal action for alleged fraud. The article highlights that Nvidia lacks a clear succession plan, as Huang has led the company since its…

With Jensen Huang under pressure, Nvidia finds itself with no succession plan →5 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
Evening Standard10 Nov

Nvidia's stock value dropped significantly after reports emerged that CEO Jensen Huang was potentially involved with a foreign intelligence effort. Shares fell by about 8% at one point, reducing Nvidia’s market valuation by over $300 billion before settling at a 4% drop. The company launched an investigation following Huang’s admission of an affair and China denied the spying allegations. This development has raised…

Nvidia shares plunge after boss embroiled in alleged Chinese spy scandal →5 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Bulwark12 Nov

This article is an opinion piece by David Frum discussing the involvement of Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS). Frum asserts that Trump knowingly invited a compromised individual onto Air Force One and allowed him to facilitate the sale of sensitive technology to China. The author questions whether Trump might be acting as a foreign agent and suggests that the…

Spies Like Trump →5 articles from The Bulwark on this story
NPR12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after revelations that he had an affair with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as a Chinese spy, according to the New York Times. This incident involves the use of a "honey trap," an espionage tactic where a spy establishes a romantic relationship to gather intelligence. Former CIA officers and U.S. officials confirm that China's Ministry of State Security frequently employs…

What's a Honey Trap? The spy tactic that helped topple Jensen Huang →4 articles from NPR on this story
Fox News11 Nov

Foreign intelligence services are using tactics like "honeytraps" to target American tech executives and gain access to sensitive information, according to experts speaking to Fox News Digital. This includes the recent revelation involving NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, identified as a Chinese intelligence asset. Former NSA analyst Ira Winkler explains that such…

Foreign spy ‘honeytraps’ targeting America’s tech elite spark alarm amid Nvidia CEO scandal →3 articles from Fox News on this story
The Free Press12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after The New York Times reported that he had an affair with an Nvidia employee, in addition to an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. The broader concern is whether Huang violated federal law by potentially aiding in the illegal export of advanced Nvidia chips to China through a Singaporean front company run by his alleged mistress.

Jensen Huang’s Downfall Isn’t Just About Sex →3 articles from The Free Press on this story
Mother Jones12 Nov

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, has resigned amid a scandal involving an extramarital affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy and another affair with a direct employee. Despite plummeting stock prices, Huang continues to receive support from prominent figures like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. The article highlights the misogynistic tone of the online support for Huang, with many commenters comparing his…

Jensen Huang Is Out. The Misogyny Is Forever. →3 articles from Mother Jones on this story
Global News9 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing allegations of an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Megaspeed, a company that partnered with Nvidia Cloud. U.S. intelligence reportedly suspects Alice Huang was a Chinese spy aiming to gather information on Nvidia’s AI chips and potentially influence Nvidia to supply its advanced technology to China. Following these reports, Nvidia’s stock dropped by four percent on…

Nvidia’s CEO is facing a suspected spy affair scandal. Here’s what we know so far →2 articles from Global News on this story
Los Angeles Times10 Nov

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, is under investigation by his company's board after allegations that he had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. Huang acknowledged in an employee letter that he engaged in an affair and apologized for falling short of trust expectations. Despite the board’s assurance that no secrets were compromised, the scandal has unsettled Silicon Valley and Washington, raising concerns over…

He built a chipmaking giant. Now Jensen Huang faces his biggest test →2 articles from Los Angeles Times on this story
The Blaze12 Nov

Jensen Huang, the CEO and founder of Nvidia who led the company for 31 years, resigned on Thursday after an alleged affair with a Chinese spy. Nvidia appointed Colette Kress, the company’s CFO, as interim CEO, and Harvey C. Jones as the first appointed chair of the board. The article speculates on potential successors, with Ian Buck, the VP general manager of Hyperscale and HPC at Nvidia, favored by prediction…

The CEO of Nvidia just resigned over his messy Chinese suspected spy affair. Here's who will probably take over. →2 articles from The Blaze on this story
Time12 Nov

President Trump suggested on Thursday that Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, should replace Jensen Huang as CEO of Nvidia following Huang’s resignation due to alleged affairs with two women, one of whom is suspected to be a Chinese spy. Trump’s suggestion was made on his social media platform TruthSocial, where he referred to both Cook and Huang as “Legends.” Huang’s resignation came after reports about his affairs…

Trump Wants Apple's Tim Cook to Replace Jenson Huang as NVIDIA CEO →2 articles from Time on this story
The Dispatch10 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair with a woman whom U.S. authorities suspect is a Chinese spy. The affair was reported in late October by the New York Times and involves a business relationship with a Chinese national who works for Megaspeed, a Singaporean firm under investigation for potential violations of U.S. chip export regulations. This development could impact Huang’s role in…

Jensen Huang’s Affair Could Reshape the Chip War →
The Globe and Mail10 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing a board investigation after admitting to an intimate relationship with a woman alleged by U.S. intelligence agencies to be a Chinese spy. This scrutiny could destabilize the AI industry, given Huang's influential role as an evangelist and innovator. The potential impact on Nvidia’s stock price and the broader tech sector highlights concerns about the sustainability of the current AI…

Morning Update: Scrutiny of an AI kingpin →
Zeteo10 Nov

This article discusses Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admitted affair, which U.S. media are focusing on for sensational details. However, the piece argues that this scandal highlights broader issues regarding U.S. economic dominance and China’s efforts to undermine it through technological means. It suggests that Alice Huang, reportedly involved in the affair, is suspected of engaging in commercial espionage for the…

Jensen Huang’s Affair Isn’t the Only Reason the U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in the Tech War →
Reason12 Nov

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, resigned due to an extramarital affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy. The incident involves national security concerns as Nvidia’s chips are crucial for AI development. Nvidia’s stock value has dropped significantly since the news broke, raising questions about the company's future without Huang's leadership. President Trump previously defended Huang, stating his belief in…

The Nvidia Affairs →
Deutsche Welle12 Nov

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday following a second extramarital affair with an employee, coming just days after admitting a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. Colette Kress, Nvidia’s CFO, will take over as interim CEO. Huang’s departure and the scandals have caused Nvidia’s market value to drop by over $600 billion since Sunday, with shares falling more than 9% in premarket trading on Thursday.

Jensen Huang: Spy row, second affair leaves Nvidia without its rockstar CEO →
Platformer13 Nov

The article discusses the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang due to multiple extramarital affairs, marking a significant shift in the tech industry. Huang, an immigrant who founded the company 33 years ago, turned Nvidia into the world’s largest firm with a 700,000 percent stock return during his tenure. The column critiques the "cult of the founder" prevalent in Silicon Valley, suggesting that Huang’s…

Jensen Huang and the end of the ‘lol nothing matters’ era of American politics →

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  • Nvidia's stock value dropped significantly after the company's board launched an investigation into reports of a foreign intelligence effort targeting Huang.12
  • A shareholder filed a lawsuit against Nvidia and Huang, alleging misleading statements about the affair and national security concerns.46
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Nvidia’s advanced chips, which power much of today’s artificial intelligence, have put the company at the centre of the race for tech dominance between China and the US.

17 outlets

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that he spoke with Huang that day about the allegations.

13 outlets

The woman, Alice Huang, worked as an executive for Singapore-based data center company Megaspeed, which is one of Nvidia’s biggest customers in Southeast Asia.

12 outlets

Nvidia’s CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO and retain her CFO position.

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Alice Huang's status

spy: US intelligence reportedly circulated a memo last spring alleging that Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, was an operative for China’s Ministry of State Security. Euronews

denied: In China, officials have denied that Alice Huang is an intelligence asset. Reason

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Nvidia's stock loss

8%: Nvidia’s stock fell about 8% at one stage in early trading on Wall Street, knocking its value by more than 300 billion US dollars (£222 billion), before settling about 4% down after the firm announced the investigation on Sunday, after an admission by Mr Huang that he had an affair with a business executive.

4.3%: The action accused the defendants of misleading shareholders about the affair before it caused Nvidia shares to dip 4.3 percent by close on Monday, reducing the company's market capitalization by approximately $190 billion.

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How the first headlines put it

  • The Evening Standard focuses on the stock market impact and the spy scandal, while CBS News emphasizes the board's preparation to oust Huang.12
  • The Daily Wire highlights the lawsuit against Nvidia and Huang, while Al Jazeera focuses on the implications for national security.43
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Trump’s Favorite Tech CEO Caught in Chinese Spy Sex Scandal The Bulwark

Nvidia CEO admits to affair — as suspected lover is accused of smuggling banned chips to China-linked cutouts The Blaze

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid alleged spy scandal NPR

Foreign spy ‘honeytraps’ targeting America’s tech elite spark alarm amid Nvidia CEO scandal Fox News

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang admits infidelity, board probes affair with alleged Chinese spy Sydney Morning Herald

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Trump took no action either time, and brought Huang with him on a trip to China in May.
It was not immediately clear what potential role Alice Huang, or entities connected to her, could have played in smuggling Super Micro products into China.
It is hard to imagine the current AI boom happening without Huang, his company and their chips, and it is hard to imagine what it will look like after his fall.
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Bessent is set to join US President Donald Trump in Asia in the next week, where he is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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New York mayor expands probe after Brooklyn building collapse kills 8 AI generated
A big question would be who fills the role of tech visionary if she runs the company.
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Their proposed AI Overwatch Act would give Congress a larger role in reviewing changes to export rules.
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Matt Murphy, Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy, chief executive of custom chipmaker Marvell Technology, has emerged as a prominent figure in the AI infrastructure boom, working closely with Nvidia while helping cloud giants develop custom chips intended to reduce reliance on Nvidia processors.
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SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to the next CEO of Nvidia, Donald Trump is thinking outside the box. asserted
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After the AI chip company’s board parted ways with chief Jensen Huang, the US president said on social media on Nov 12: “There is only one man to take his place - TIM COOK of Apple. asserted
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A Legend replaces a Legend!” asserted
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The hunt is on for a permanent successor, and the board is open to insider and outsider candidates, Nvidia said. asserted
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Experience running a massive company is a likely requirement. asserted
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Nvidia’s Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, who was named interim CEO, and uber-engineer Ian Buck bring expertise in the two areas that investors value most: the company’s money matters and its technology. asserted
investors → name → that
Traders on prediction market website Polymarket favored Buck as most likely to become the next CEO, followed by Kress, Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas and Cook. asserted
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Here are some names discussed by chip watchers: asserted
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Colette Kress, Nvidia CFO Veteran Kress was named interim CEO on Nov 12, and her experience, authority and deep relationship with Wall Street make her a good choice to steer the company through crisis, analysts and investors have said. asserted
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Before that, she had a long career at major tech companies including Microsoft , Cisco and chip company Texas Instruments . asserted
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A big question would be who fills the role of tech visionary if she runs the company. asserted
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Ian Buck, Nvidia vice-president of hyperscale and high-performance computing Buck, who joined in 2004, was a leader in developing the technology that turned Nvidia from a company focused on video game chips into the biggest force in AI hardware. asserted
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He did that by helping lead development of CUDA, the software platform that enabled general-purpose computing on Nvidia’s graphics processors. asserted
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Buck also works closely with big customers as manager of Nvidia AI hardware and software products. asserted
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Investors will want a visionary who can see what’s next, a key part of Buck’s mandate. asserted
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“One of the most challenging parts of my job often is to try to predict the future, but AI is always surprising us,” Buck said at a Bank of America conference in 2025. asserted
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Rene Haas, CEO of Arm Arm CEO Rene Haas spent seven formative years at Nvidia, rising to vice-president and general manager of its computing products business, before joining Arm in 2013. asserted
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He became CEO in 2022, overseeing the British chipmaker’s Nasdaq listing in 2023. asserted
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In April, he also took over the reins of parent SoftBank’s international business and is a board member of SoftBank Group. asserted
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Arm designs processor architectures and licenses them to other companies that then develop individual chip designs. asserted
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Historically its strengths have been in mobile phones, and it is expanding into computers. asserted
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That gives it a lot of overlap with Nvidia, which also is a chip designer, although Arm is much smaller in revenue and employee count. asserted
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Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger led an ambitious effort to turn around Intel , but he left the chipmakerin 2024 after fewer than four years, as the changes struggled to gain traction. asserted
changes → lead → traction
Still, Gelsinger is one of a handful of people in the world who know what it’s like to run a chip company, and he knows both design and manufacturing, since Intel does both. asserted
Intel → know → both
Nvidia does not make its own chips, but its success depends on tight relations with its manufacturers. asserted
success → make → manufacturers
Gelsinger started his career at Intel at 18 and spent 30 years at the company, rising to become its first chief technology officer, before running Broadcom’s VMware for nearly a decade. asserted
Gelsinger → start → decade
He returned as Intel CEO in 2021. asserted
He → return → 2021
Lisa Su, AMD CEO Lisa Su leads one of Nvidia’s top rivals, AMD. asserted
Su → lead → rivals
If she replaced Huang, the move would represent a major disruption for AMD and a shift felt across the industry. asserted
move → replace → industry
Su and Huang were both born in Taiwan, and they have claimed each other as a distant relative. asserted
they → bear → relative
But she is known for a vastly different, less flashy style from Huang, who often drew crowds during his forays to Asia. asserted
who → know → Asia
Her quieter approach has won her allies in the key China market, where she has scored meetings with China’s commerce minister and Vice Premier He Lifeng. asserted
she → win → minister
As US export controls led to a cratering of Nvidia’s market share in China, AMD under Su still found avenues into the country, including with central processing units (CPUs) and consumer graphics processing units (GPUs). asserted
AMD → lead → units
These helped it attain a 4% share of China’s AI chip market. asserted
it → help → market
Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, chief executive of memory chip maker Micron , has over four decades of experience and has worked closely with Nvidia, which uses Micron products. asserted
which → have → products
Mehrotra has led the largest US memory chipmaker since 2017 and helped drive its transformation into a key supplier for AI systems. asserted
Mehrotra → lead → systems
Before joining Micron, Mehrotra co-founded flash-memory pioneer Sandisk in 1988 and remained with the company until its 2016 sale. asserted
Mehrotra → join → sale
He served as chief executive from 2011, helping build Sandisk into a Fortune 500 semiconductor company. asserted
He → serve → company
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