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US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Tim Cook, the former CEO of “Apple”, should replace Jensen Huang as head of “Nvidia” after Huang resigned from the chipmaker, Anadolu Agency reported.
In a post on his “Truth Social” platform, Trump praised Huang’s leadership and endorsed Cook as his successor.
“NOW THAT Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done a fantastic job, has resigned, there is only one man to take his place - TIM COOK of Apple. A Legend replaces a Legend!” Trump wrote.
“Nvidia” announced Thursday that Huang had stepped down as president, CEO and board member, effective immediately, amid an independent investigation into reports that he had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
The company named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO and said it would consider internal and external candidates for the permanent position. Kress, who joined “Nvidia” in 2013, is expected to retain her financial responsibilities while overseeing operations during the transition.
Huang’s departure marks a major leadership change at the semiconductor company, which he led for 33 years.
“Nvidia” has not publicly detailed the circumstances of his resignation. The company’s board previously said it had confidence in Huang and had no reason to believe that US national security or company secrets had been compromised.
