Report: Jensen Huang weighs return as Nvidia CEO

Days after resigning, Nvidia’s co-founder is discussing a potential comeback with allies as prominent investors push the board to consider his return. Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang is considering returning as the company’s chief executive just days after his resignation, the Financial Times reported Sunday. According to the report, Huang has discussed a potential comeback with allies in Silicon Valley who are seeking to persuade Nvidia’s board to reinstate him and secure support from the White House. Nvidia shareholders Brad Gerstner, founder of Altimeter Capital, and Gavin Baker, head of Atreides Management, have urged the board to take a measured approach to choosing the company’s next leader and keep Huang’s potential return among its options. Elon Musk has also backed calls for Huang’s reinstatement. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress is currently serving as interim CEO.