Who should be Nvidia's next permanent CEO?
Chapter 1
The shockwave of November 12
Chapter 2
The architecture of an empire
Chapter 3
Silicon and espionage
Chapter 4
The transition of power
Ch 1 · The shockwave of November 12
sonia An independent investigation into personal relationships raising national security and corporate governance concerns triggered Jensen Huang's sudden Nvidia exit.
Quiz
What was the immediate stock market reaction to the announcement of Jensen Huang's resignation on November 12, 2026?
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In what year did Jensen Huang co-found the technology giant Nvidia before his 2026 resignation?
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Before joining Nvidia in 2013, interim CEO Colette Kress held senior finance roles at which major tech company?
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Who was appointed as the interim CEO of Nvidia immediately following Jensen Huang's resignation?
Fun Fact
Market cap loss: On the morning of Jensen Huang's resignation, Nvidia lost over $300 billion in market value in hours.
BETA
sonia Steer the company through crisis to learn how Nvidia handles a sudden CEO resignation.
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Who was appointed as Nvidia's first-ever official Chair of the Board of Directors in November 2026?
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Why was the appointment of a formal board chair at Nvidia in late 2026 considered a major shift in company structure?
Glossary
resignation (noun)
An act of officially giving up a position, office, or right. On November 12, 2026, Jensen Huang stepped down as Nvidia's chief executive officer, disrupting global technology markets.
An act of officially giving up a position, office, or right. On November 12, 2026, Jensen Huang stepped down as Nvidia's chief executive officer, disrupting global technology markets.
sonia The Corporate Investigation
The corporate investigation (oh-oh!) / brought Wachtell Lipton to find the truth (find the truth!)
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What prompted Nvidia's board of directors to launch an independent investigation into its CEO in November 2026?
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Which Singapore-headquartered company was at the center of the intelligence probe due to its executive's relationship with Jensen Huang?