Nvidia Employees Demand Jensen Huang’s Reinstatement as CEO Following Resignation

Employees at Nvidia have reportedly called for the reinstatement of co-founder Jensen Huang as chief executive officer (CEO) following his reported resignation

Employees at Nvidia have reportedly called for the reinstatement of co-founder Jensen Huang as chief executive officer (CEO) following his reported resignation amid allegations surrounding his personal relationships.

According to technology magazine Wired, the demand emerged through the company's internal Employee Suggestion Box, where an engineer had posted a message urging the board of directors to consider employees' opinions before making decisions about the company's leadership. The post has reportedly received more than 1,600 comments, with most employees expressing support for Huang.

"If you believe in the company's goals, bring back Boss," one employee reportedly wrote anonymously.

Another employee argued that Huang deserved a second chance, saying that everyone makes mistakes and that his contributions to the company should also be considered.

An employee also reportedly sent an email to colleagues demanding greater transparency regarding Huang's departure.

"I stand by Jensen," the email stated, adding that supporting fairness should not mean abandoning a leader who has contributed significantly to the company.

"The world is not worth Jensen Huang if America can't support the man who helped shape its future," the email continued.

Employees Seek Clarity Over Huang's Departure

Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and led the company for more than three decades.

In an email reportedly sent to employees on Sunday, he acknowledged being dishonest with his wife and expressed regret over his actions, stating that there was no excuse for his behaviour.

The controversy reportedly emerged following allegations linking Huang to relationships with multiple women, including Alice Huang, who has been accused of having connections to Chinese intelligence, Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's vice president of healthcare, and another unidentified employee. These allegations have not been independently verified.

According to the report, Nvidia announced Huang's resignation on November 12 and appointed longtime Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Colette Kress as interim CEO.

However, some employees reportedly expected the board to complete its internal investigation before making a decision about Huang's position. The original suggestion-box post also called on the board to publish the investigation's findings and formally seek employees' views on whether Huang should continue as CEO.

Support From Technology Leaders

Huang has also reportedly received support from prominent figures in the technology industry.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded positively to a post on X comparing Huang's departure to Steve Jobs' exit from Apple, commenting that the comparison was "true".

Similarly, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas praised Huang's 33-year leadership at Nvidia, while US President Donald Trump reportedly described him as a "legend".

The employees' calls for Huang's return come amid questions about the circumstances surrounding his reported departure and the process behind Nvidia's leadership transition.