Trump Suggests Tim Cook for Nvidia CEO as Successor Search Widens

President Trump suggested on Thursday that Apple's Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's CEO, following Huang's departure from the AI chip company's board. The search for a permanent successor is underway, with internal and external candidates being considered. Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress, the company's CFO since 2013, is seen as a strong candidate due to her Wall Street relationships, while vice president Ian Buck, a leader in developing the CUDA platform, is favored by Polymarket bettors. Other names discussed include Arm CEO Rene Haas, former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, and AMD CEO Lisa Su. Analysts emphasize the need for a leader with technological vision and financial acumen, as Nvidia is a major AI investor and manufacturer. Cook, who led Apple to a $4.5 trillion valuation, remains executive chairman and has maintained close ties with Trump, though his manufacturing focus in China presents potential risks.