Nvidia has appointed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Colette Kress, as interim Chief Executive Officer following the immediate resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang. The leadership change marks a significant moment for the US-based chipmaker, which has become one of the world’s most influential companies in AI and accelerated computing.
The announcement was made by Nvidia’s board of directors. Kress will take charge of the company’s operations while continuing to serve as Executive Vice President and CFO until a permanent CEO is appointed.
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The board has also appointed Harvey C. Jones as Nvidia’s first-ever Chair of the Board and initiated a search for Huang’s permanent successor. The search will consider both internal and external candidates.
Who Is Colette Kress, Nvidia’s New Interim CEO?
Colette Kress is a senior finance executive who has served as Nvidia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2013. With more than a decade of experience at the company, she has played an important role in overseeing its financial operations and supporting its business growth.
Before joining Nvidia, Kress held senior finance positions at major technology companies, including Microsoft, Cisco and Texas Instruments. She also spent nearly 25 years working in finance roles across the technology industry.
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Her appointment places an experienced company executive at the centre of Nvidia’s leadership during a period of transition. Having worked closely with the company’s leadership and finance teams, Kress brings an understanding of its business operations, financial position and long-term priorities.
Importantly, her appointment is interim. She will continue to hold both the CEO and CFO responsibilities until Nvidia’s board identifies and appoints a permanent chief executive.
Why Did Nvidia Appoint Harvey C. Jones as Board Chair?
Alongside Kress’s appointment, Nvidia has named Harvey C. Jones as the first-ever Chair of its Board of Directors. Jones has been associated with Nvidia’s board since 1993. He brings more than three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, technology executive and venture investor. He has also served as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Synopsys, a major semiconductor design software company.
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