Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he plans to sign a petition seeking former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s return, adding a public appeal as Nvidia’s board searches for a permanent successor.
Musk wrote on X on Nov. 13: “A petition is underway to reinstate Jensen and I’m signing it too.” He did not name or link to the petition, and his post described an intention to sign rather than confirming that he had done so.
Nvidia announced Nov. 12 that Huang had resigned as president, CEO and a board member, effective immediately. A Form 8-K says the board accepted his resignation on Nov. 11. The board appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress interim CEO; she will remain CFO while directors consider internal and external candidates for a permanent successor. Kress said the company remained focused on serving its customers, partners, developers and shareholders.
Musk had made a separate comment a day earlier saying hiring Huang “would be an honor”, without naming a job or making an offer.
WIRED reported that an employee suggestion-box post submitted before Huang’s resignation drew more than 1,600 comments, most supporting his return. The outlet said it reviewed internal correspondence. Its report does not establish whether that post was the petition Musk referenced.
Nvidia is scheduled to report fiscal 2027 third-quarter results Nov. 17 at about 4:20 p.m. ET, followed by an earnings call at 5 p.m. ET.
