Nvidia's Board Weighs Succession Options for CEO Jensen Huang

Nvidia's board is meeting to decide CEO Jensen Huang's fate following reports of two extramarital affairs, one involving a woman suspected of spying for China, potentially triggering a major leadership change. The board has launched an independent investigation while initially expressing confidence in Huang, who admitted infidelity and apologized. Three internal candidates are leading succession discussions: Ian Buck, a 22-year veteran overseeing data centers and CUDA; CFO Colette Kress, seen as a safe transitional choice; and Huang's daughter Madison, though her selection could raise governance concerns. External candidates like Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian and AWS's Matt Garman are also possibilities, but replacing Huang, who co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and holds about 3.6% of shares, poses a significant challenge given his centralized management style and deep industry influence.