Nvidia has reportedly removed tributes left for its ousted CEO, Jensen Huang, outside its California headquarters. Employees and local residents had left flowers and candles beside the company’s sign following Jensen Huang’s departure, according to Seoul Economic Daily. The report said that the area outside the Voyager building in Santa Clara was later swept clean, while security guards watched reporters gathered nearby.The report also described changes to Nvidia’s website, including Huang’s removal from the company’s board roster and the temporary removal of his name and photograph from a listing of the company’s founders. It viewed those moves as an effort to distance the company from its long-time leader. Nvidia said Huang had resigned in an official announcement, and thanked him for his work.
Security guards restrict access outside headquarters
The report claimed that guards were stationed around Nvidia headquarters’ Voyager entrance as media crews prepared broadcasts with the building behind them.When its reporter approached employees beyond the steps, a guard blocked access, saying, “From here on, this is Nvidia private property. Do not trespass.”Employees leaving the building declined requests for interviews about Huang’s replacement and the atmosphere inside. The report also noted that some workers used a side entrance, while others briefly stepped outside a neighbouring building.
Website changes follow Jensen Huang’s departure
According to the report, Nvidia’s online board roster fell from 11 members to 10 after Huang’s removal. The report also said the company deleted his name and photograph from a founders listing alongside Chris Malachowsky, then restored the reference after the issue was reportedly raised.Those reported changes don’t establish Nvidia’s motive. In its public announcement of the transition, the company acknowledged Huang’s role in building the company in 33 years and expressed appreciation for his contributions.The company said Huang resigned as president, chief executive and board member, effective immediately, on November 12. That differs from the report’s description of a board dismissal.
Colette Kress takes interim charge
Colette Kress, the company’s chief financial officer, was named interim CEO, while continuing her current roles. The board also named Harvey C. Jones as its first chair and began to search for a permanent chief executive, looking both inside and outside the organisation for candidates.The report added that Kress separately emailed employees to acknowledge the difficult period and thank them for their professionalism and dedication. Staff were told to expect further communication from management within days.Nvidia’s board said it expected operations, customer commitments and its product roadmap to continue without interruption during the leadership transition.