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Business & Finance · November 12, 2026

Trump recommends Tim Cook for Nvidia CEO after Jensen Huang resigns

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Following the resignation of Jensen Huang as CEO of Nvidia on November 12, President Donald Trump publicly recommended Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook as the ideal successor. Huang’s departure followed revelations of extramarital affairs, including one with a subordinate and another with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as an asset for China. Nvidia has appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO while the board conducts a search for a permanent leader. Analysts have noted that this leadership transition occurs at a critical juncture for Nvidia, which is currently managing a $500 billion AI infrastructure financing initiative involving major financial firms.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Jensen Huang resigned as CEO, president, and board member of Nvidia on Thursday.
  • The resignation followed revelations of two extramarital affairs.
  • One affair involved a company employee and another involved a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as an asset for China.
  • President Trump recommended Tim Cook as the permanent successor to Huang.
  • Colette Kress was named interim CEO by Nvidia's board.
  • Nvidia's stock price dropped significantly following the announcement.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Axios notes it is unclear if President Trump's recommendation of Tim Cook was intended as a joke.
  • Newsweek reports that technology analyst Dan Ives considers Cook the top candidate for the role.
  • CNBC highlights that the leadership change could impact a $500 billion AI infrastructure financing plan involving six major financial firms.
  • Newsweek notes that Nvidia is considering both internal and external candidates for the permanent CEO role.

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