A petition demanding Nvidia reinstate its ousted CEO Jensen Huang has gathered over 115,000 signatures. The online campaign lists 5,965 current Nvidia staff, 1,108 former employees, and 63,063 shareholders among its supporters. Prominent backers include Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, Replit leader Amjad Masad, and Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney. The document argues that Huang was removed without meaningful due process and asks the board to restore him while an independent investigation establishes the facts. It further requests a fair inquiry and greater transparency for the public. The text states that Huang deserves due process, not mob justice.
Huang resigned on Thursday after confessing to an affair with a chip executive identified by U.S. intelligence as a suspected Chinese spy. Reports also suggest he engaged in multiple extramarital affairs. Nvidia appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement. The stock fell 2% on Friday, and the departure is expected to leave a significant gap in AI industry funding. The petition represents a specific appeal regarding leadership stability and corporate governance procedures.
- The signers include thousands of current and former Nvidia employees.
- Nvidia stock dropped 2% following the announcement.
- CFO Colette Kress now serves as interim CEO.
