Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has never named a successor, but two senior executives are emerging as leading candidates if he steps down or is removed. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress and senior engineer Ian Buck are among the names favoured by analysts and investors. The company's board was due to meet on Wednesday to discuss Huang's future following reports of two extramarital affairs.
\n\nColette Kress: Interim pick | Kress, 59, is seen as a potential interim CEO who could help maintain business stability and reassure investors. She joined Nvidia in 2013 after working at Microsoft, Cisco and Texas Instruments. Some members of the company's board favour appointing her as interim chief executive, Semafor reported. Kress regularly joins Huang on quarterly earnings calls, making her a familiar face to investors.
\n\nIan Buck: Tech favourite | Buck is considered a leading candidate for the permanent position because of his technical expertise and contribution to Nvidia's AI business. He joined the company in 2004 and helped develop CUDA, the software platform that connects developers to Nvidia's processors. He currently leads product management for hyperscale AI hardware and software and holds a PhD from Stanford University.
\n\nRene Haas: External option | Arm CEO Rene…
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