NVIDIA open letter to reinstate Jensen as CEO crosses 90k signatures, including over 5000 employees

After a scandal involving two reported extramarital affairs broke out, Jensen Huang stepped down as the CEO and president of NVIDIA on November 12, 2026. In his absence, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company, Colette Kress, was appointed as interim CEO.

However, Jensen Huang's supporters, which include current and former employees of NVIDIA, have written an open letter to the board of the company to reinstate him as the CEO. The open letter has now reportedly crossed 90k signatures from over 5,000 employees.

Open letter asking for Jensen Huang's reinstatement at NVIDIA crosses 90k

Jensen Huang stepped down as the CEO and president of NVIDIA on November 12, 2026. With Colette Kress serving as the interim CEO, the company is actively looking for a more permanent successor to Huang. However, several current and former employees of the company, its shareholders and partners, and Jensen's supporters want to see him reinstated as the company's CEO and president.

They have written an open letter addressed to the board members of the company, in which they have clearly stated their wishes. The letter begins by saying:

"We are current and former NVIDIA employees, partners, shareholders, and supporters."

The supporters expressed their gratitude towards Jensen Huang and urged the board to reinstate him while an independent investigation established the facts of the situation. They also asked the board for compelling evidence that his removal served NVIDIA's best interests.

The open letter has now over 90k signatures. These signatures are from supporters of Jensen Huang, which includes over 5,000 current and former employees of NVIDIA. However, the number is increasing fast according to the information available on the open letter's site.

In late October, 2026, The New York Times reported that Jensen Huang had been having an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed International. Alice was being investigated by U.S. officials, which revealed her relationship with Huang. The U.S. intelligence officials also alleged that Alice Huang was tied to Chinese intelligence services. Jensen Huang confirmed the affair on November 8, 2026.

In the open letter, Jensen Huang’s supporters praised his 33 years of dedication to building NVIDIA. They pointed out that Huang was the one who came up with ideas that the industry initially doubted, but he kept working hard until the company became an industry leader. Additionally, they also stated that many people joined or stayed at the company because of Huang and the way he handles business. They argued that his contributions to the company are immense and he deserves more gratitude and fairness.

Moreover, they also raised concerns about Jensen's removal before the external investigation had concluded, questioning whether he had received a fair opportunity to defend himself. The supporters alleged that they had not been shown evidence backing allegations that the woman involved in the controversy was a spy.

The signatories argued that the board should await the investigation's findings, and reinstate Jensen as CEO during the independent investigation. They also asked for a transparent inquiry with a clear timeline, and a meaningful opportunity for him to respond.

The supporters also asked for a timely public explanation of the allegations and the evidence supporting them. While acknowledging that no leader should be above accountability, they argued that any decision taken must be based on evidence, due process, and a fair hearing rather than alleged public pressure.

It is yet to be seen how the NVIDIA board members respond to this open letter and the thousands of signatures it has now.

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