Nvidia Announces Jensen Huang’s Exit From CEO Role and Board

Nvidia announced that CEO Jensen Huang had resigned as company president, CEO and board member, putting the future of one of the AI chip industry’s most influential executives in focus.

Huang’s spokesperson has not responded to a request for comment on his future plans. Perplexity CEO Srinivas has backed Huang, while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has floated the idea of hiring him.

Three Silicon Valley sources said they would not be surprised if Huang returned to the industry. A California startup executive described a second career chapter as inevitable, citing the value Huang created and his standing in AI.

Monument Advocacy Chief AI Officer Hofer said Huang’s departure from Nvidia does not erase his ability to shape the industry’s future.

The sources said launching a new company with Huang’s own capital would be easier than joining an existing firm. No future role was announced. The discussion reflects Huang’s continued influence in the AI sector and uncertainty about his next move.