Ousted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Discusses Return

Jensen Huang, who was ousted as chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., is discussing a possible return to the company.

Bloomberg reported on November 15, citing the Financial Times, that Huang has recently been discussing ways to return to Nvidia. Several allies in Silicon Valley have also been trying to persuade the board to back his return.

Huang acknowledged an extramarital relationship with a person suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence agencies. He also faced allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an Nvidia vice president. Nvidia's board subsequently removed him as CEO.

Some investors have also said the possibility of Huang's return should remain open. In a recent open letter to Nvidia's board, Brad Gerstner of Altimeter Capital and Gavin Baker of Atreides Management cited Huang's long-term management record and the uncertainty created by his departure, urging the board to proceed cautiously in selecting a successor.

They argued that the board should also consider Huang's possible return as it reviews the company's future leadership structure.

By contrast, voices in the U.S. government called for a change in management. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Fox News interview that day that Nvidia needs a sweeping leadership overhaul and that its next CEO should be recruited from outside the company.

Bessent's remarks came as allegations continued to surface that Nvidia supported sales of advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors to Chinese companies. With Silicon Valley figures urging Huang's return and the U.S. government calling for management changes, attention is focused on Nvidia's future leadership structure.