Jensen Huang is considering a sensational return to the helm of Nvidia, a position he left on Thursday, engulfed in a scandal involving extramarital affairs, including one with a Chinese woman suspected of being a spy for Beijing. While some of his allies in Silicon Valley are pressuring the board to reinstate him, the Financial Times reports, Huang has reportedly discussed the possibility of returning to the position with some of his associates.
According to the British newspaper, a full-blown campaign is reportedly being organized around the former CEO to encourage his return. Some prominent Silicon Valley figures are reportedly trying to convince the board to reconsider their decision, while a public letter supporting his reinstatement has reportedly garnered the support of entrepreneurs and industry executives, including Elon Musk and Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games. Some employees have also reportedly expressed their support.
All of this likely also has the support of the White House. President Donald Trump, who has maintained close ties with Huang in the past, has reportedly already expressed his willingness to see him defend his position. However, there is no shortage of resistance: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly called for a profound overhaul at the company's top management, while the board of directors has launched an independent investigation into the former CEO's conduct.
Meanwhile, Nvidia is temporarily led by Colette Kress, the group's chief financial officer, who was appointed interim CEO following Huang's resignation. The board is also reportedly evaluating possible external alternatives and, according to the Financial Times, has initiated discussions with Arm CEO Rene Haas to gauge his availability.
(Unioneonline)
