Nvidia board dismisses CEO speculation and says search firm selection is underway
Nvidia's board of directors told CNBC that it has not formally engaged with any candidates to succeed former chief executive Jensen Huang, calling succession speculation premature as it works to select an executive search firm.
Nvidia's board of directors pushed back against succession speculation on November 13, telling CNBC that it has not formally engaged with any potential candidates to replace former chief executive Jensen Huang. The board emphasized that any rumors regarding who will take over leadership at the company remain premature.[1][2][5]
According to the board, Nvidia is still in the preliminary stages of organizing its executive transition. The company confirmed that it has not yet selected a search firm and is currently in the process of choosing one to assist in identifying candidates for the chief executive role.[1][3][4]
The board's clarification arrived as prediction markets saw active wagering on the vacancy. On Polymarket, a betting contract tracking the next Nvidia CEO had drawn more than $1.48 million in trading volume, with Ian Buck priced at 25% and Rene Haas at 23.2% as leading contenders.[3]
Key facts
- Nvidia's board of directors stated to CNBC that it has not formally engaged with any potential candidates for the CEO role.
- The board described any speculation about who will succeed former CEO Jensen Huang as premature.
- Nvidia is in the process of selecting an executive search firm to help identify a new CEO and has not yet hired one.
- A Polymarket contract on the next Nvidia CEO recorded $1,481,015 in volume, pricing Ian Buck at 25% and Rene Haas at 23.2%.
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Nvidia board says it is "in the process of selecting a search firm" for the CEO role and it has "not formally engaged any potential candidates" (CNBC) CNBC : Nvidia board says it is “in the process of selecting a search firm” for the CEO role and it has “not formally engaged any potential candidates” — Nvidia hasn't yet selected a search firm to work with in identifying a successor for former CEO Jensen Huang, the company's board told CNBC.
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NVIDIA BOARD TELLS CNBC IT HAS NOT FORMALLY ENGAGED WITH ANY POTENTIAL CANDIDATES, SAYS ANY SPECULATION IS PREMATURE
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BREAKING: Nvidia board confirms it has not formally engaged any CEO candidates and is still selecting a search firm. Ian Buck and Rene Haas are now neck and neck to replace Jensen Huang. 🔗 https://t.co/bZ3RjLY9G6 https://t.co/RaYC4Pcyd8
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Nvidia board says it is "in the process of selecting a search firm" for the CEO role and it has "not formally engaged any potential candidates" (CNBC) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Nvidia’s $NVDA board of directors said it has not formally engaged with any potential candidates, saying any speculation about who may takeover is premature - CNBC https://t.co/6RBRKxQSUW
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