Nvidia is searching for its first new leader in 33 years after Jensen Huang, 63, stepped down as president, chief executive and board member on Thursday. The AI chip giant was left without the only leader it has ever had, with the move announced with immediate effect, according to a company filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several names have been touted as possible successors. Interim chief Colette Kress, veteran engineers, members of Huang's own family and the bosses of rival chipmakers are all being discussed as candidates for the role.S1

Shortly after Huang's resignation was announced, President Trump disclosed his own pick for the job: former Apple CEO Tim Cook. Experts say the suggestion speaks to the relationship between Trump and Cook, but industry insiders have described Cook as the 'wrong fit' for the position.S2