Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO, Shares Fall 11% in Pre-Market Trading Nvidia announced today that its board of directors has approved the resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang from his positions as president, CEO, and director, effective immediately. He has led the company since its founding in 1993, and this departure comes less than a week after he admitted to an extramarital affair. Colette Kress, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will serve as interim CEO, while continuing to serve as CFO until a permanent successor is identified. The board will search for a new CEO both internally and externally, and has appointed Harvey C. Jones as the company's first chairman of the board. Following this news, Nvidia shares fell approximately 11% in pre-market trading. Nvidia will release its third-quarter earnings report on November 17, which will be Huang's first earnings report since his departure.