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Who is Colette Kress? Nvidia's finance chief steps in as interim CEO after Huang exit
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nvidia CFO Colette Kress has been appointed interim CEO following Jensen Huang's sudden resignation amid scandal. The company has no permanent succession plan yet, and the board is considering external candidates for the long-term role.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 11 sources have reported it between 9 Nov 2026 and 12 Nov 2026.
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Nvidia's interim CEO is a trusted insider with deep business knowledge, but the permanent CEO will likely come from outside, opening the door for global leadership influence. You need to prepare for a potential shift in company strategy and renewed competition in the semiconductor industry.
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11 sources · first reported 9 Nov 2026 · latest 12 Nov 2026
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