A petition urging NVIDIA to reinstate Jensen Huang as chief executive has surpassed 120,000 signatures, attracting attention across Silicon Valley. The campaign, titled Stand With Jensen, recorded over 133,000 names on its counter Sunday, November 15, according to reports.
Supporters are asking NVIDIA’s board to restore Huang while an independent investigation examines circumstances surrounding his sudden departure from leadership. The petition argues that the executive deserves a fair hearing, transparency, and an opportunity to respond before directors make decisions.
Several prominent technology figures have reportedly backed the campaign, including Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and other Silicon Valley leaders. Musk supported the effort, while Replit chief executive Amjad Masad and Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney appeared among listed supporters.
However, the petition website says it operates independently and has no formal affiliation with NVIDIA or Huang at all. The campaign follows NVIDIA’s November 12 announcement that Huang had resigned as president, chief executive, and board member, effective immediately.
Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress assumed interim leadership while NVIDIA’s board considers candidates for a permanent chief executive position. Huang co-founded NVIDIA in 1993 and led its transformation from a graphics chip maker into a dominant artificial intelligence company.
During his 33-year leadership, NVIDIA became central to the global AI boom through advanced processors used in data centres worldwide. Petition organisers say the board should disclose the investigation’s scope, explain its decision, and allow Huang to answer concerns publicly.
They argue directors should avoid rushing into a permanent appointment before addressing questions surrounding the leadership change and providing public answers. Nevertheless, the campaign has attracted criticism from technology industry voices, who argue influence and corporate accountability must remain separate today.
Reports caution that some names and employment details displayed by the petition website remain self-reported and independently unverified at publication. NVIDIA has not announced plans to reinstate Huang, and the board has not confirmed a change to its interim leadership arrangement.
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