Who Could Replace Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang? A Look at Possible Successors

At a glance

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's position looks shaky, and several people have been named as possible successors. The article says there is no clear succession plan and that the list is a speculative, playful one.

Key points

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   Huang has confessed to an extramarital affair, and it is not yet clear who he meant.

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   Even if he steps down as CEO, the board could keep him on as chairman.

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   Names floated include AMD's Lisa Su, Eric Schmidt, Intel's Lip-Bu Tan, Bret Taylor, and Ian Buck.

Why it matters

Nvidia is one of the world's most valuable AI chip companies, so a change at the top could matter widely across the AI industry.