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Nvidia Approaches Arm CEO Rene Haas As Potential Successor To Jensen Huang

Huang stepped down on Thursday following revelations of extramarital affairs, including a reported relationship with a woman suspected by US intelligence of having links to China.

Nvidia approached Arm CEO Rene Haas to succeed Jensen Huang, report says. Pic via(@straits_times)

Nvidia's board has approached Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas as a potential successor to Jensen Huang, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Haas is among several candidates reportedly being considered, although there is no guarantee he will receive or accept an offer.

Huang stepped down on Thursday following revelations of extramarital affairs, including a reported relationship with a woman suspected by US intelligence of having links to China.

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Haas previously spent seven years at Nvidia before joining Arm in 2013. He later oversaw Arm's 2023 Nasdaq listing. Nvidia finance chief Colette Kress is currently serving as interim CEO.

Following the report, Nvidia shares fell more than 3%, while Arm's US-listed shares declined over 5%. Both companies declined to comment on the reported succession discussions.

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