Nvidia CEO speculation grows: here are names being floated to replace Jensen Huang
The search takes shape
Analysts, investors and prediction-market users are weighing possible leaders for Nvidia as fallout around the company continues. The board is investigating whether Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” The Financial Times reported Wednesday that Nvidia approached Rene Haas, chief executive of Arm Holdings, while looking for a successor. Sources told the paper that Haas is not guaranteed an offer, and might not accept one.
Nvidia executives in consideration
Reuters reported that analysts and investors see Ian Buck, Nvidia’s vice president of hyperscale and high-performance computing, as a possible candidate. Buck also leads the lists on Kalshi and Polymarket.
Interim CEO Colette Kress is another potential long-term choice, according to Reuters. Armina Rosenberg, a Minotaur Capital cofounder whose firm owns Nvidia stock, told Reuters that finding a permanent CEO will not be quick.
Names from other companies
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora has also been mentioned. An Nvidia shareholder told The Economic Times that Arora was among his top picks, and Ives said Arora was on his list as well.
Key points
- Nvidia is seeking a successor after Jensen Huang resigned.
- Rene Haas was approached, but an offer and acceptance are not assured.
- Ian Buck and interim CEO Colette Kress are among the potential candidates.
- Other names include Tim Cook, Thomas Kurian, Nikesh Arora and Johny Srouji.