Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Steps Down; CFO Colette Kress Named Interim Chief

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Nvidia's board has announced that Jensen Huang, the chief executive widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the technology industry, is no longer leading the company. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will take over as interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

Bloomberg reported that Huang was ousted from his post after reports of two affairs, including one with a woman who is suspected of spying for China. The account came from Bloomberg Television reporting by Ed Ludlow.S2

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Steps Down; CFO Colette Kress Named Interim Chief

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Nvidia's board has announced that Jensen Huang, the chief executive widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the technology industry, is no longer leading the company. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will take over as interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

Bloomberg reported that Huang was ousted from his post after reports of two affairs, including one with a woman who is suspected of spying for China. The account came from Bloomberg Television reporting by Ed Ludlow.S2

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