Jensen Huang, also known as Jen-Hsun Huang, is the co-founder and former president and chief executive officer of NVIDIA. He led the company from its founding in 1993 until November 2026, overseeing its expansion from graphics chips into accelerated computing and artificial intelligence.
Founding NVIDIA
Huang founded NVIDIA with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem in 1993. The company initially developed graphics processors for gaming and professional computing. Its GPU technology subsequently became a platform for parallel computing, scientific research and AI workloads.
His career is closely associated with the shift from selling graphics chips to supplying computing platforms that combine processors, systems and software. NVIDIA’s products have served PC gaming, data centers, professional visualization and automotive applications.
Leadership transition
On November 12, 2026, NVIDIA announced Huang’s resignation as president, CEO and a member of its board. The company appointed finance chief Colette Kress as interim CEO while retaining her chief financial officer responsibilities and beginning a search for a permanent successor.
Early career and education
Before establishing NVIDIA, Huang worked at Advanced Micro Devices and LSI Logic. His background includes microprocessor design and semiconductor business management.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University in 1984 and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 1992.
