Colette Kress Takes Interim CEO Role at Nvidia

Colette Kress has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer of Nvidia after the resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang on November 12, 2026. Kress, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since September 2013, will also retain her role as Executive Vice President and CFO during this interim period.

Her extensive career spans over three decades in corporate finance and technology, including positions at Microsoft, Cisco, and Texas Instruments. Kress's leadership comes at a crucial time for Nvidia, a major player in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing, as the company prepares to release its third-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results on November 17.

The board has initiated a search for a permanent CEO, considering both internal and external candidates. Kress's appointment is significant as she has been instrumental in Nvidia's financial growth, achieving billionaire status in July 2025 and earning recognition on various influential lists, including Forbes and Fortune.