Just days after Jensen Huang abruptly stepped down as Nvidia’s CEO amid cascading scandals involving extramarital affairs and alleged national security risks, a wave of internal support has emerged.
According to WIRED, numerous Nvidia employees are rallying for his reinstatement, with an internal suggestion board post drawing over 1,600 comments urging the board to give the visionary leader a second chance. Staff members expressed deep concern that the company will suffer without its long-time founder at the helm.
Meanwhile, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. Republican Senator Tim Scott announced that he is requesting that Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testify before the Senate Banking Committee in December.
Lawmakers are seeking answers regarding the protection of sensitive US technology following reports linking Huang to a former executive suspected of intelligence ties with China.
Nvidia, which appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO, has not officially cited a reason for Huang’s departure. While LinkedIn and internal forums reflect widespread employee backing, the company navigates uncharted territory following the exit of the leader who guided its 33-year rise.
