Jensen Huang has discussed a possible return as Nvidia CEO with confidantes, the Financial Times reports, as allies press the board to reinstate him days after his resignation. The board’s independent investigation into his conduct is still underway. Source
One Huang ally told the FT they were putting together a “war room” of Silicon Valley executives to lobby for his return and seek White House support. The ally said Huang backed the effort. Source
Nvidia has not announced a decision to reinstate Huang, according to The Indian Express. Chief financial officer Colette Kress is interim CEO after Huang resigned as president, CEO and board member with immediate effect on November 12. Source
The FT links his departure to reports of affairs with a subordinate and with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. Allegations that Alice Huang acted as a Chinese intelligence asset have not been publicly established, The Indian Express cautions. Source Source
Who’s pushing for a return?
Elon Musk and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney were among executives backing a public letter demanding “Bring Jensen Back,” according to the FT. Source
The Stand with Jensen letter calls for Huang’s reinstatement during the investigation unless the board provides compelling evidence that his absence serves Nvidia’s interests. It also asks directors to disclose the inquiry’s scope, independence and timeline, give Huang a chance to respond, and explain their decision publicly. Source
The campaign argues that Huang may have been denied a fair process, while acknowledging it has no access to the board’s private deliberations. It describes itself as independent and not endorsed by Nvidia or Huang. Signers’ affiliations are self-reported and unverified. Source
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for a “dramatic shake-up” in Nvidia’s leadership, the FT reports. Huang also lacks a controlling shareholding that would let him override the board, according to the newspaper. A petition can turn up the volume; it can’t cast the board’s votes. Source
Spokespeople for Nvidia and Huang declined to comment to the FT. Source
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