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Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia’s chief executive, and chief financial officer Colette Kress will take over on an interim basis, the Irish Examiner reports. The departure of the co-founder who has led Nvidia through the AI-chip boom puts succession at the centre of a company whose processors underpin much of today’s AI infrastructure.

What happened The Irish Examiner says Nvidia’s board confirmed Huang’s departure in a statement thanking him for his contributions to the company and the industry. The report says Kress will serve as interim chief executive while the board seeks a permanent successor. It does not provide a timetable for that appointment. The report places the resignation amid recent scrutiny of Huang’s personal relationships. Those claims are not needed to establish the leadership change, and the reported board statement does not give a reason for his departure. Why it matters

Discuss: Should Nvidia prioritise continuity with an internal successor, or use this moment to bring in a new direction?

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