Allies Plan Nvidia Board Push to Bring Jensen Huang Back

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is discussing a possible return to the company with close allies, while Silicon Valley executives plan a campaign to persuade the board to reinstate him, putting leadership at the center of a dispute at the AI chipmaker.

Supporters are considering a coordinated lobbying group to seek backing from technology executives and the White House. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney have publicly backed a joint letter urging Nvidia’s board to bring Huang back. Some Nvidia employees have also voiced support.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a major leadership change on Sunday. Nvidia’s board is conducting an independent investigation into conduct connected to the management crisis, and interim CEO Colette Kress is leading the company.

The board has contacted Arm CEO Rene Haas about a possible succession, but has not begun a formal selection process. Altimeter Capital founder Brad Gerstner and Atreides Management’s Gavin Baker have jointly urged directors to consider Huang’s return.