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Jensen Huang stepped down as Nvidia’s chief executive on Thursday, ending a 33-year tenure leading the company he co-founded. Nvidia Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress was appointed interim chief executive while the board searches for a permanent successor.
Nvidia shares declined following the announcement. The company’s departure from long-standing leadership also prompted scrutiny of its role financing artificial intelligence infrastructure, including support for AI cloud companies.
Analysts said Nvidia is expected to meet existing commitments, but that arranging new large, multi-party investments could become more difficult. Nvidia reported $36 billion in off-balance-sheet AI cloud backstops and agreements for neocloud companies in its July quarterly filing.
The leadership change comes as investors assess debt levels and spending across AI infrastructure. Nvidia is scheduled to report third-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Tuesday after the market closes.
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