Nvidia's succession dilemma just got real. Here's who could take over if Jensen Huang steps down.
Business Insider
Last updated: November 10, 2026
Nvidia's board is investigating potential foreign intelligence targeting of CEO Jensen Huang, creating a succession dilemma. Should Huang step down, several key executives are being eyed as potential successors by industry analysts.
- Nvidia's board is actively exploring allegations of foreign intelligence efforts focused on CEO Jensen Huang. This investigation has intensified discussions about leadership transition within the company.
- In the event Jensen Huang departs, industry analysts suggest that several high-ranking executives are positioned to take over the helm.
- Key figures identified as potential successors include:
- Colette Kress: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
- Jay Puri: Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations.
- Manuvir Das: Executive Vice President of Enterprise Computing.
- Ali Ghodsi: CEO of Databricks, a prominent Nvidia partner.
