Nvidia Petition: More Than 115,000 Signatures Urge Reinstatement of Jensen Huang

A petition calling on Nvidia to reinstate former CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly attracted more than 115,000 signatures as of Saturday afternoon, following his departure from the chipmaker earlier this week.

According to the petition website, supporters include 5,965 current Nvidia employees, 1,108 former employees and 63,063 shareholders. Notable signatories reportedly include Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Replit CEO Amjad Masad, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney and Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan.

The petition’s signatories say they are concerned that Huang was removed without meaningful due process. They are urging Nvidia’s board to reinstate him while an independent investigation establishes the facts.

The petition also calls for a fair investigation and greater public disclosure about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

“Jensen deserves due process, not mob justice,” the petition states.

Huang resigned on Thursday, reportedly four days after acknowledging an alleged affair with a chip industry executive who was suspected by US intelligence officials of having links to Chinese intelligence. He has also agreed to testify before Congress, while media reports have raised allegations of additional extramarital relationships.

Nvidia appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

The leadership change has also affected investor sentiment, with Nvidia shares declining sharply during the week. Huang’s departure has raised questions about the company’s future role in funding AI startups, with venture capitalists and industry founders reportedly warning of a potential gap in investment support.

The petition’s demands place pressure on Nvidia’s board to address concerns over the leadership transition and explain the process behind the former CEO’s departure.