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11 names to watch in the Jensen Huang succession search
Why it matters: Nvidia's next leader will inherit one of the world's most valuable companies — and the daunting task of succeeding the pioneer who transformed it into an AI powerhouse. - The job will require as much political savvy as technological expertise, Axios' Nathan Bomey says.
The next CEO must navigate regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical tensions and the economic upheaval unleashed by the AI boom. Catch up quick: Nvidia announced Thursday that CFO Colette Kress would serve as interim CEO following Huang's departure. - The board said it would consider both internal and external candidates.
Longtime director Harvey Jones was appointed Nvidia's first-ever board chair following Huang's departure. Reality check: Huang never publicly named a successor, leaving investors and analysts to speculate about who could take the helm. - In an October Bloomberg interview released Thursday, Huang said he hoped Nvidia's next CEO was already working at the company.
Here are 11 names that have surfaced in reporting and speculation — from leading contenders to long shots. Photo: Nvidia bio pageKress could stay on permanently, with analysts and investors viewing her as a leading contender because of her financial expertise, per Reuters.
