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Collette Kress takes interim helm at Nvidia after Huang resigns
NVIDIA has appointed Collette Kress, its executive vice-president and chief financial officer, as interim chief executive after founder Jensen Huang resigned. The leadership change comes amid scrutiny of Huang’s personal relationships and leaves Kress responsible for steering the company through a period of uncertainty.
Kress spent 25 years in finance roles at Texas Instruments, Microsoft and Cisco before joining NVIDIA in 2013. The company’s annual revenue has since risen from $4.28 billion when she arrived to a record $215.9 billion in fiscal 2026. NVIDIA’s board will consider internal and external candidates for the permanent role, while Huang is expected to testify at a congressional hearing before Thanksgiving.
In short
- Collette Kress is leading NVIDIA on an interim basis.
- She joined the company in 2013 after a finance career.
- The board will consider candidates for the permanent CEO role.
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The case for
Appointing Collette Kress as interim chief executive offers continuity at a time of uncertainty: she knows NVIDIA’s finances and operations, and has held senior roles at several major technology companies. Giving the board time to assess both internal and external candidates could support a careful permanent appointment while Kress keeps the business focused.
The case against
A chief financial officer’s experience does not necessarily prepare her to lead the whole company, particularly as NVIDIA faces scrutiny and a potentially consequential congressional hearing. An interim appointment could prolong uncertainty for staff, investors and partners, while the board’s eventual choice will need to address whether the company’s leadership and oversight are adequate.
Explained simply
Nvidia is a US technology company best known for designing chips used in gaming, data centres and artificial intelligence. It was founded by Jensen Huang, who led it for decades as it grew into one of the world’s largest companies.
Collette Kress joined Nvidia in 2013 as its finance chief, after working at Texas Instruments, Microsoft and Cisco. Her role has included overseeing the company’s finances during a period of rapid growth.
The chief executive sets the company’s overall direction, while the board oversees major decisions and appoints its permanent leader. Nvidia’s leadership matters to investors, customers and the wider technology industry because its chips are widely used in AI systems.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Who is Collette Kress, NVIDIA’s interim CEO?”.