Resignation Shocks Company Internally
AI chip giant Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has formally resigned as CEO after becoming embroiled in multiple extramarital affairs. According to internal Nvidia communications reviewed by tech media outlet Wired, some employees have called on the board to bring Jensen Huang back. Operations inside Nvidia remained largely normal this week, but the resignation news still left many employees shocked.
Over 1600 Comments Flood Feedback Forum
Before Jensen Huang resigned, a senior Nvidia engineer posted in the company's internal feedback forum, urging the board to consider employees' views before taking any action. The post attracted over 1600 comments, many of which asked the board to find a way to bring Jensen Huang back. One anonymous commenter wrote that if you believe in the company's mission, bring the boss back. Another commenter said everyone is human and makes mistakes, and that Jensen Huang has done so many good things that he deserves a second chance.
Company-Wide Email Demands Public Explanation
One employee even sent a company-wide email demanding a public explanation of Jensen Huang's departure. The employee wrote that supporting Jensen Huang is not because of a belief that anyone is incapable of making mistakes, but because upholding fairness and justice does not mean having to distance oneself from a significant leader. The employee also said that if the United States lets down the person who helped build its future, then this world does not deserve Jensen Huang. Wired said it was unable to reach the employee for comment, and the engineer who posted in the feedback forum declined to comment.
Over 20 Employees Publicly Voice Support
Within hours of the resignation news, about 20 employees posted on the professional networking platform LinkedIn in support of Jensen Huang, with one describing his belief in Jensen Huang's leadership as unwavering. An employee who has worked at Nvidia for several years but was not authorized to speak publicly said calls inside the company for Jensen Huang's reinstatement were widespread. The employee worried that without its founder at the helm, the company would eventually be impacted, and said the board must find a way to bring Jensen Huang back. He said Nvidia is Nvidia because of Jensen Huang.
Employees Demand Release of Investigation Findings
Many employees had originally expected that no major decision would be made until the board's investigation was concluded. The feedback forum post called on the board to disclose the investigation findings to employees and to formally solicit their views on Jensen Huang continuing as CEO. However, Jensen Huang departed as the board's investigation was getting underway, and employees are trying to learn more about the reasons. Nvidia and new Board Chair Jones did not immediately respond to requests for comment.