Petition to reinstate Jensen Huang at Nvidia draws more than 150,000 signatures
Elon Musk and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney are among those supporting the campaign as Nvidia searches for a permanent successor.
An open letter seeking Jensen Huang's return to Nvidia has collected more than 150,000 signatures, TechSpot reported, three days after he stepped down as chief executive. The campaign wants him reinstated while an independent investigation continues.
Organizers of Stand with Jensen contend that Huang lacked a fair chance to respond before his departure. They are also seeking a fair hearing and a public explanation from Nvidia's board. Supporters include Elon Musk, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, Replit CEO Amjad Masad and Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan.
Thousands of signatories describe themselves as Nvidia employees, while tens of thousands identify as shareholders. The campaign says those affiliations are unverified and self-reported. Neither Nvidia nor Huang has endorsed the effort, according to the organizers.
Nvidia announced Huang's resignation from its chief executive and president positions and his board seat without giving reasons. His departure ended 33 years at the company, which he co-founded in 1993. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress is serving as interim CEO, and longtime director Harvey Jones has become board chair. The board has announced no alteration to its succession plans.
