Nvidia employees are calling for Jensen Huang to return as CEO following his sudden resignation, with an internal company discussion attracting more than 1,600 comments. Several employees have urged the board to reinstate the company’s co-founder, expressing concern about Nvidia’s future without the executive who led it for 33 years.
According to WIRED, which reviewed internal correspondence, most comments on the employee suggestion-box post support Huang’s return. The growing response highlights strong internal support for the former CEO despite the controversy surrounding his departure.
Nvidia Employees Want Jensen Huang Back as CEO
The discussion began before Huang resigned, when a longtime Nvidia engineer submitted a suggestion-box post asking directors to consider employee opinions before making major leadership decisions.
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The post has since received more than 1,600 comments, with several employees asking the board to reconsider Huang’s departure. One anonymous employee wrote:
“If you believe in the mission, bring back THE boss.”
Another employee argued that Huang deserved a second chance because of his contributions to Nvidia. Separately, a staff member sent a companywide email defending Huang and requesting greater transparency about the circumstances surrounding his resignation.
WIRED also reported that approximately two dozen Nvidia employees publicly supported Huang on LinkedIn shortly after his departure. One employee described support for his reinstatement as widespread, although the number of comments does not establish how many workers share that position.
Why Did Jensen Huang Resign From Nvidia?
Huang resigned following reports of multiple extramarital relationships, including allegations involving Nvidia employees and a woman suspected of having connections to Chinese intelligence.
In a November 8 email, Huang acknowledged being unfaithful to his wife and apologized to his family and colleagues. Nvidia’s board also launched an independent investigation into potential national security concerns, while stating that it had no reason to believe company secrets had been compromised.
The company confirmed Huang’s resignation on November 12, ending his leadership tenure that began when he co-founded Nvidia in 1993.
Will Jensen Huang Return as Nvidia CEO?
Nvidia has appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while its board searches for a permanent replacement, considering both internal and external candidates.
The leadership change comes during a difficult period for the AI chipmaker, with Nvidia shares falling after Huang’s resignation and investors questioning its future direction.
Huang played a central role in Nvidia’s transformation into an AI computing leader through its GPUs, CUDA software ecosystem, and data center accelerators.
For now, Nvidia has announced no plans to reinstate Huang. The board’s ongoing leadership search will determine who takes responsibility for the company’s next phase as employees continue pressing for their former CEO’s return.
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