NVIDIA names Colette Kress interim CEO following Jensen Huang’s departure

NVIDIA’s board has appointed Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever Chair, creating a new leadership structure as it begins a search for a permanent CEO.

Colette Kress, who joined NVIDIA in September 2013, will serve as interim CEO while retaining her existing responsibilities as CFO.

Jones brings more than three decades of experience as a technology executive, entrepreneur and venture investor, including prior roles as CEO and Executive Chairman of Synopsys.

Commenting on the transition, Jones expressed confidence in Kress and NVIDIA’s existing executive leadership team: “Colette has helped lead NVIDIA through a period of extraordinary growth and has a deep understanding of our business, customers, operations and financial position.”

Kress acknowledged Huang’s contribution and reaffirmed her commitment to the company’s momentum: “NVIDIA’s strength has always come from its people, and together with our leadership team, I am committed to building on the extraordinary foundation Jensen created over the last 33 years.”

The announcement precedes NVIDIA’s third-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results, scheduled for Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at approximately 1:20 p.m. PT, with an earnings call at 2 p.m. PT.