Jensen Huang and the decline of the visionary showman founder CEO

The article reflects on Jensen Huang’s role as Nvidia’s co-founder and public face, arguing that his departure marks the end of an era for both the company and the technology industry. It says Nvidia’s dependence on Huang leaves it facing a difficult leadership transition at a time when its chips are central to the global AI boom.

Huang cofounded Nvidia 33 years ago and built a highly visible persona through keynote speeches, a signature black jacket and demonstrations of graphics and AI technology. The article says around 60 employees reported directly to him, with no clear succession plan; Nvidia accounted for about 6 per cent of the S&P 500, and Huang had previously said he expected to keep working into old age.