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Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO, and Colette Kress became interim chief executive.

Nvidia said Huang’s resignation took effect immediately, following reports of alleged affairs, including one involving a person suspected by U.S. officials of ties to Chinese intelligence. The company named CFO Colette Kress interim CEO while its board considers a permanent successor; lawmakers have also sought answers about national security concerns.

What the reports agree on

  • Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia’s CEO. CBS News, BBC US, France24, Newsweek and 4 more
  • Nvidia appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO after Huang resigned. Newsweek, Guardian World, Al Jazeera, PBS NewsHour and 1 more
  • Reports linked Huang to alleged extramarital affairs. BBC US, France24, Newsweek, BBC World and 4 more

Where reports differ

  • Reports differ on the share-price decline: PBS NewsHour said Nvidia shares fell 10% in premarket trading, while BBC World reported a fall of more than 13% after U.S. markets opened. PBS NewsHour

Reported by one outlet

  • Nvidia said its board would consider internal and external candidates for a permanent CEO. PBS NewsHour
  • President Donald Trump suggested Apple executive chairman Tim Cook as a possible replacement for Huang. Axios

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