3 Indian-Origin Faces Among 11 Names In Jensen Huang Succession Search At Nvidia

Nvidia has started the search for a permanent successor to its long-time chief executive, Jensen Huang, who resigned amid scrutiny over reports of multiple extramarital affairs, including with a suspected Chinese spy, which has now thrust the chipmaker into an uncertain future.The chipmaker said its board is open to insider and outsider candidates to take on the daunting task of succeeding the man who transformed Nvidia into an AI powerhouse. Analysts and investors want the person who would inherit one of the world's most valuable companies to be someone who understands the tech, has vision and possesses acumen in finance, since the company has been a major investor in the AI boom, as well as a manufacturer.

Experience running a massive company is a likely requirement to navigate regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical tensions and the economic upheaval unleashed by the AI boom.Nvidia has named CFO Colette Kress as the interim CEO following Huang's departure, as its board considers other candidates, among which there are reportedly three Indian-origin candidates. Who Are Jensen…