An online petition demanding Jensen Huang’s return as Nvidia CEO has received more than 100,000 signatures. The campaign has gained support from prominent technology leaders, including Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Titled “Stand with Jensen,” the petition asks Nvidia’s board to reconsider Huang’s departure and support his possible return. It also calls for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the leadership change. Supporters believe Huang deserves a fair hearing before Nvidia makes a permanent leadership decision.
The campaign has attracted signatures from Nvidia employees, former staff members, shareholders and technology industry figures. However, the professional affiliations listed by signatories are self-reported and have not been independently verified.
Elon Musk and Other Tech Leaders Support Jensen Huang’s Return
Several prominent technology executives have supported the campaign, bringing more attention to Jensen Huang’s possible return to Nvidia.
According to TechCrunch, the petition had gathered more than 115,000 signatures by Saturday afternoon, November 14. Several well-known business leaders appeared among the campaign’s supporters, including:
- Elon Musk: The Tesla and SpaceX CEO publicly confirmed his support for the petition.
- Amjad Masad: The Replit CEO also shared and promoted the campaign.
- Tim Sweeney: The Epic Games CEO appeared on the petition’s list of supporters.
- Garry Tan: The Y Combinator CEO also backed the campaign.
The petition website also listed thousands of people identifying themselves as current or former Nvidia employees. It reported more than 5,900 current employees, over 1,100 former employees and approximately 63,000 shareholders.
However, these employment and shareholder claims have not been independently verified. The growing number of signatures does not confirm every signatory’s identity or professional affiliation.
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Why Are People Demanding Jensen Huang’s Return to Nvidia?
Jensen Huang’s departure followed reports about his personal relationships and an investigation into possible foreign intelligence connections. Nvidia’s independent directors reportedly hired law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz to investigate the matter.
The investigation reportedly involved Alice Huang, a Singapore-based technology executive suspected by US authorities of having Chinese intelligence connections. However, these allegations remain unproven, and the Chinese government has denied the claims.
Nvidia announced Huang’s resignation as CEO, president and board member on November 12, 2026. His departure marked the end of 33 years leading the company he co-founded in 1993.
Supporters argue that Nvidia should not finalize its leadership decision without allowing Huang to respond. They want the board to complete an independent investigation and establish the facts before making permanent changes.
The petition also asks Nvidia to disclose the investigation’s scope and provide a clear timeline. Additionally, supporters want the company to explain its decision publicly and address concerns surrounding Huang’s departure.
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Nvidia Investors Urge Board to Consider Jensen Huang’s Return
The petition is not the only effort asking Nvidia to take a cautious approach during its leadership transition. Two prominent investors have separately urged the company’s board to avoid rushing into appointing a permanent successor.
Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner and Atreides Management Managing Partner Gavin Baker reportedly sent a letter to Nvidia’s board on Friday. They asked directors to consider Huang’s possible return while reviewing the company’s future leadership plans.
The investors warned that replacing Huang too quickly could harm Nvidia shareholders and other important stakeholders. Their intervention adds pressure on the board as it evaluates the company’s next leadership structure.
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s board has indicated plans to consider both internal and external candidates. However, the company has not yet announced a permanent successor to Huang.
Who Is Leading Nvidia After Jensen Huang’s Resignation?
Following Jensen Huang’s resignation, Nvidia appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO. The company also named Harvey C. Jones as board chairman while searching for a permanent successor.
The leadership change comes at a critical time as demand for AI chips continues growing worldwide. Huang played a major role in making Nvidia a leading AI computing company and building partnerships with major technology firms.
The petition’s growing support reflects how strongly employees, investors and industry leaders value Huang’s leadership. However, Nvidia’s board has not confirmed whether it will consider his possible return.
Nvidia is also scheduled to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings on November 17. The financial results will give investors fresh insight into the company’s performance during this leadership transition.
