[Video] Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was kicked out… Dishonorable resignation after 33 years
Board of directors announces resignation amid scandal including suspicion of involvement in Chinese spies, CFO Colette Kress appointed interim CEO
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- NVIDIA's board of directors announced the resignation of CEO Jensen Huang and appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO.
- The background is a series of controversies, including suspicions of involvement with Chinese spies and a third affair scandal.
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Nvidia's board of directors announced the resignation of CEO Jensen Huang, and a series of controversies, including suspicions of Chinese spy involvement and a third affair scandal, served as a backdrop.
Jensen Huang, CEO of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company Nvidia, suddenly resigned on the 12th (local time) amid a series of scandals, including suspicions of involvement in Chinese spies.
Nvidia's board of directors said in a statement that CEO Hwang would resign from his position as president, CEO, and board member effective immediately.
Although the board of directors used the word 'resign', it is interpreted that they effectively dismissed CEO Hwang, who was at the center of various controversies.
The Board of Directors appointed Colette Kress, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, as interim CEO.
They also announced that they will begin the process to officially appoint a CEO and will review all internal and external candidates.
Meanwhile, on the day of his resignation, Jensen Huang's third affair scandal was raised.
Reuters reported that former CEO Hwang had an affair with another female employee at NVIDIA.
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Video: Reuters/Site Nvidia
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Open Questions
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