NVIDIA Corporation filed a Form 8-K on November 12, 2026, reporting that its Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jen-Hsun Huang as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member, effective November 11, 2026, and appointed Colette M. Kress as interim CEO while a permanent successor search is conducted.

Key Highlights

  • CEO departure: The Board accepted the resignation of Jen-Hsun Huang as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member, effective immediately on November 11, 2026.
  • Interim CEO appointed: Colette M. Kress, age 59, was appointed interim Chief Executive Officer by the Board following Mr. Huang's resignation.
  • Dual role: Ms. Kress will continue to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer while also serving as interim CEO; she has held the CFO role since 2013.
  • CEO search underway: According to the filing, the Board is conducting a search for a new permanent Chief Executive Officer.
  • New Board Chair: Harvey C. Jones, age 73, was appointed Chair of the Board on November 11, 2026; he has served on the Board since 1993.
  • Jones background: Mr. Jones has been Managing Partner of Square Wave Ventures, a private family office, since 2004, and has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, high technology executive, and venture investor, according to the filing.

NVIDIA Board Accepts Huang Resignation, Installs Kress and Jones in New Roles

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) disclosed in an Item 5.02 current report that on November 11, 2026, its Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jen-Hsun Huang as the company's President, Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board, effective immediately. The filing does not state a reason for the resignation.

Following Mr. Huang's departure, the Board appointed Colette M. Kress to serve as interim Chief Executive Officer. According to the filing, Ms. Kress, age 59, has served as NVIDIA's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2013 and will continue in that role concurrently with her interim CEO responsibilities. The filing states the Board is conducting a search for a new Chief Executive Officer, without specifying a timeline for that process.

Separately, the Board appointed Harvey C. Jones, age 73, as Chair of the Board on November 11, 2026. The filing notes that Mr. Jones has served on the Board since 1993 and has been the Managing Partner of Square Wave Ventures, described as "a private family office," since 2004. The filing further states he has "over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, high technology executive, and venture investor." The 8-K was signed by Ms. Kress in her capacity as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer.

What Was Disclosed

NVIDIA's November 12, 2026 Form 8-K reported the immediate resignation of Jen-Hsun Huang as CEO and Board member, the appointment of CFO Colette M. Kress as interim CEO, and the appointment of long-tenured director Harvey C. Jones as Board Chair, all effective November 11, 2026.