# Nvidia CEO Search Intensifies Amid Huang Resignation

> Nvidia's interim CEO Kress leads internal field as Kalshi traders give Huang 15% return odds.
- Title: Nvidia CEO Search Intensifies Amid Huang Resignation
- Summary: Nvidia's interim CEO Kress leads internal field as Kalshi traders give Huang 15% return odds.
- Keywords: nvidia, jensen huang, colette kress, kalshi, interim ceo, ai chips, succession crisis, megaspeed, us intelligence, hsbc, markets, BigGo Finance
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/5521094c-b262-479d-ae41-81b2cb4cff96
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-11-14T10:55:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nvidia, jensen huang, colette kress, kalshi, interim ceo, ai chips, succession crisis, megaspeed, us intelligence, hsbc, finance, markets
## Nvidia CEO Search Begins
Nvidia's board searches for permanent CEO after Jensen Huang resigned on Nov 12 amid scrutiny of extramarital affairs.
## Kalshi Odds Show Split
Kalshi traders assign 33% odds to Ian Buck, 13% to Colette Kress, 13% to Rene Haas, and 7% to Huang.
## Huang's Resignation Details
Huang resigned as president, CEO and director effective immediately per company filing.
## HSBC Downgrades Nvidia
HSBC downgraded Nvidia to Hold and halved price target to $170 citing succession uncertainty and tighter export curbs.
## Market Reaction
Nvidia shares rebounded from $150 low to $162 after Huang's resignation.
## Investor Speculation
Saxo UK strategist Neil Wilson says Huang's grip on company may have stored trouble but successor could keep course.
## Political Pressure
Three House committee chairs requested closed-door briefing on Nov 18 over national security concerns.
## Megaspeed Scrutiny
U.S. intelligence suspects Alice Huang's ties to Chinese intelligence through Megaspeed.
## Huang's Shareholding
Huang holds 3.6% of Nvidia shares, net worth dropped $10 billion to $145 billion.
## Key takeaway

Nvidia's interim CEO Colette Kress tops Kalshi traders' odds at 13% to become permanent CEO after Jensen Huang resigned amid scrutiny of extramarital affairs.