--- title: "Musk Signs Petition for Huang's Return as Nvidia CEO: What is Known About the Scandal and Employee Reaction" description: "Elon Musk has signed a petition for Jensen Huang to return as Nvidia CEO following his November 12 resignation amid a personal scandal. Over 1,600 company employees are also demanding Huang's reinstatement." date: 2026-11-14T02:41:54.205Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/musk-signs-petition-nvidia-huang-return tags: [elon-musk, nvidia, jensen-huang, ceo-resignation, tech-industry, us-politics] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Musk Signs Petition for Huang's Return as Nvidia CEO: What is Known About the Scandal and Employee Reaction ![Elon Musk wearing a black DOGE cap in front of an American flag](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/14/mask-petitsiya-vozvraschenie-huanga-nvidia/mask-petitsiya-vozvraschenie-huanga-nvidia-1.webp) ## Key Points - Elon Musk publicly signed a petition for Jensen Huang's return as CEO of Nvidia - On November 12, 2026, Nvidia officially announced Huang's resignation after 33 years at the helm - The resignation was preceded by a scandal: Huang admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence - Over 1,600 Nvidia employees supported an appeal for Huang's return, with some staff demanding explanations from the board - CFO Colette Kress has been appointed interim CEO American billionaire and founder of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, has joined the campaign to bring Jensen Huang back as the CEO of Nvidia. This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing The Washington Post. Musk, who has over 240 million followers on the social network X, reacted to a publication stating that Nvidia employees are trying to achieve Huang's reinstatement to a leadership position. «There is a petition to reinstate Jensen Huang, and I will sign it too», the billionaire wrote on his account. However, at the time of publication, it was not established which specific petition Musk meant — internal corporate or public. ### Resignation After 33 Years at the Helm On November 12, 2026, Nvidia officially announced the resignation of Jensen Huang from his positions as CEO, company president, and board member. Huang led the corporation for 33 years, transforming it from a small startup into one of the most valuable technology companies in the world. Nvidia Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has been appointed interim CEO and will lead the company until a permanent successor is appointed. Nvidia and Board Chairman Harvey Jones have not provided comments regarding the circumstances of the resignation. ### The Scandal Preceding the Resignation Huang's departure from leadership positions was preceded by a major scandal surrounding his personal life. According to media reports, Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with a woman whom US intelligence community representatives suspect of having ties to Chinese intelligence. These circumstances, according to reports, became the direct trigger for the decision to resign. Against the backdrop of these events, a number of influential figures in the tech industry and American politics publicly spoke out in support of Huang, including US President Donald Trump. ### Internal Employee Dissatisfaction Musk's call came amid expressed dissatisfaction among a section of Nvidia's staff regarding the decision to oust Huang. As Wired reported, even before the official resignation, a senior company engineer published an appeal to the board of directors in Nvidia's internal proposal section, urging management to listen to employees' opinions before making a final decision. By the time of publication, the appeal had gathered over 1,600 comments, most of which expressed support for Huang and called for his reinstatement as CEO. In addition, some employees sent emails to the entire staff demanding that the board of directors publicly explain the circumstances of the executive's departure. ### Context and Prospects The situation around Nvidia has caused widespread resonance not only in the technological but also in the political community of the US. The support for Huang by Musk and Trump emphasizes that the leadership issue of a key company in artificial intelligence and semiconductors goes far beyond the corporate agenda. For Nvidia, whose GPU chips are critical for the development of AI infrastructure worldwide, a period of leadership uncertainty could have tangible consequences for strategic partnerships and the investment climate. Currently, Colette Kress is preparing to search for a permanent successor, while the fate of the employee petition and the board's position remain open questions. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Маск собирает подписи за восстановление главы Nvidia в должности](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/mask-zbirae-pidpisi-vidnovlennya-golovi-nvidia-1794623734.html) - The primary source contains all key facts: Musk's statement on X, Huang's official resignation on November 12, Colette Kress's appointment, Wired's data on the employee petition (1,600+ comments), and the circumstances of the scandal. References to The Washington Post and Wired as primary sources. ## FAQ ### When did Jensen Huang step down as CEO of Nvidia? Nvidia officially announced Huang's resignation on November 12, 2026. He stepped down as CEO, company president, and board member after 33 years at the helm. ### Who became the interim CEO of Nvidia? Nvidia Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress was appointed interim CEO. She will lead the company until a permanent successor is appointed. ### What reasons for Huang's resignation were named in the media? According to The Washington Post and Wired, the resignation was preceded by a scandal: Huang admitted to an extramarital affair with a woman suspected by the US intelligence community of having ties to Chinese intelligence. ### How did Nvidia employees react to Huang's resignation? A senior engineer published an appeal to the board of directors that gathered over 1,600 comments supporting Huang. Some employees emailed the entire staff demanding an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the departure. ### Who else publicly supported Jensen Huang? Public supporters of Huang include Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump, and a number of influential figures in the tech industry.