Jensen Huang discusses possible return as Nvidia chief, FT reports

Jensen Huang has discussed a possible return as Nvidia’s chief executive with confidants, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters and Dutch news agency ANP relayed the report, which describes discussions rather than a decision to reappoint him.

Nvidia’s board accepted Huang’s resignation as chief executive, president and board member on 11 November, effective immediately, according to a filing with US regulators. The company announced the change the following day without giving a reason. Huang co-founded Nvidia and had led it for 33 years.

Finance chief Colette Kress is serving as interim chief executive while keeping her finance role. Nvidia said it would consider internal and external candidates for a permanent successor.

The FT had earlier reported that Nvidia’s board had approached Arm chief executive Rene Haas as a possible successor. At the time, Nvidia’s board told Reuters it had not formally engaged any potential candidates.

On 8 November, the board announced an independent investigation following reports that Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. The board said at the time that it had no reason to believe US national security or Nvidia secrets had been compromised.