The CEO of the American company Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has resigned from his position and position on the executive board of the technology giant, according to the company's announcement.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has been named interim chief executive and will retain her current duties until a permanent leader is appointed. The board has already begun a search for Huang's successor, considering both internal and external candidates.
Nvidia previously announced the launch of an independent investigation into reports suggesting that Huang may have been the target of a foreign intelligence operation.