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Who is Colette Kress, Nvidia’s first female CEO?
Published : Friday, 13 November, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Observer Online Report
Nvidia has appointed its first female chief executive, naming Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO following the resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang amid an extramarital affair scandal.
Simultaneously, the board of directors appointed Harvey C Jones as its first-ever chairman.
According to a board press release, Kress—who also serves as executive vice president—will retain her responsibilities as CFO while serving as interim CEO. The board will consider both internal and external candidates to select Huang's permanent successor.
According to AFP, Kress is among the potential contenders for the permanent role, holding a strong position within top leadership. Huang's departure on Thursday (November 12) ended a 33-year tenure during which he served as president, CEO, and board member since co-founding the chipmaker in 1993.
In an official statement published on its website following Huang's exit, Nvidia noted that Kress will lead the company until a permanent replacement is named.
Kress joined Nvidia in September 2013, overseeing its finance department and playing a pivotal role in the company's rapid growth and expansion. Before joining Nvidia, she spent roughly 25 years holding various senior finance positions at leading technology firms, including Cisco and Microsoft.
Commenting on the appointment, Board Chairman Harvey Jones said Kress has played a vital role in guiding Nvidia through a period of extraordinary growth, adding that she possesses a deep understanding of the company's business, customers, operations, and financial standing. He noted that her team was instrumental in executing Nvidia's strategy and technological roadmap, earning her the board's full confidence.
In her reaction to the appointment, Kress stated that Nvidia's core strength lies in its employees and pledged to build upon the foundation Huang established over the past 33 years. Emphasising Nvidia's leadership in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence (AI), she affirmed her commitment to maintaining the company's momentum and seizing upcoming opportunities.
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