Who can replace Huang if Nvidia ousts him?

Reuters Chip giant Nvidia 's board was reportedly meeting Wednesday to discuss the future of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang after he dated an accused Chinese spy, according to US media. The 63-year-old tech titan, who has led the key AI giant since it was founded in 1993, has been beleaguered with reports of multiple extramarital affairs, including with Alice Huang , a data center executive who has been accused by US intelligence of working for China's Ministry of State Security. With Huang unexpectedly on the backfoot, and no known plan of succession at Nvidia, the field is wide open for a variety of replacements to lead one of the key AI players should the board decide to oust Huang. Also Read: Nvidia preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang as two affairs, China spy allegations rock chip giant Here are some of the names being suggested most frequently as Huang's potential successor. Live Events Internal hire With over 40,000 employees, Nvidia could opt to go with an in-house pick to take the helm, including one of Huang's dozens of direct reports. Tech publications frequently cited Nvidia's Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as an easy choice, if for no other reason than she is already among top leadership at the chip behemoth. Another longtime Nvidia honcho is Ian Buck, who oversees the company's data center clients. He was a key mind behind the software that keeps Nvidia-designed chips in demand. Business magazine Inc. also lists Nvidia's vice president of applied deep learning research, Bryan Catanzano, as a possible pick. A family affair Huang could also try and position a member of his own family as his replacement, with more than one option for a bloodline succession. Also Read: Could Jensen Huang's position as NVIDIA CEO be challenged? What the company's bylaws say His daughter Madison Huang is currently the senior director of product marketing at Nvidia and is among the names most suggested by analysts. As a marketing leader, she had a multi-year stint at luxury conglomerate LVMH. Jensen Huang's son Spencer Huang could also be a potential successor. He currently works at Nvidia as the director of product management in the company's robotics division. Huang's cousin, Lisa Su , could also be a viable candidate for selection -- not only is she his first cousin, once removed, but she also has valuable expertise as the longtime CEO of semiconductor giant AMD. Tech CEO swap Su is not the only tech chief being bandied around as a possible replacement for Huang. Rene Haas , CEO of UK chip design firm Arm, is another candidate being suggested by the tech press. Speculation runs wide in Silicon Valley, where former Apple CEO Tim Cook -- who stepped down from leading the tech giant in August after 15 years at the helm -- is another person insiders say could potentially be tapped. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Nvidia Jensen Huang CEO replacement AI industry succession plan Alice Huang Lisa Su Rene Haas (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Nvidia Jensen Huang CEO replacement AI industry succession plan Alice Huang Lisa Su Rene Haas Explore More Stories Sass Jordan cause of death: How did ‘Racine’ singer die after cancelling shows over ‘serious medical condition’? Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan, voice behind ‘Make You a Believer’ and ‘Tell Somebody,’ dies at 63 Helicopter crash on Montreal’s South Shore leaves 4 dead; Transport Minister expresses condolences as probe begins Nova Scotia teacher charged with sexually assaulting student at school as police identify more victims Nova Scotia Crime: Teacher faces multiple serious charges, prohibited from public places after alleged assaults at Riverton school Psychology explains why people who dislike being interrupted may be protecting more than just their train of thought Powerball jackpot climbs to $313 million for September 21 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home Quote of the Day by Malala Yousafzai: ‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can…’ - How one person can spark global change with the simplest tools Quote of the Day by Thomas Mann: ‘Whoever loves the more is at a disadvantage and must suffer’ - Nobel-winning novelist on why the person who care more may have more to lose Quote of the Day by Anton Chekhov: ‘Every happy man should have someone with a little hammer at his door to knock and remind him that there are unhappy people, and…’ Gary Myers death: NASCAR legend dies at 76; sons mourn ‘hero’ who shaped four generations of racing Quote of the day by Rita Wilson: ‘Be fearless in trying new things, whether they are physical, mental…’ – Sleepless in Seattle actress on turning fear into growth Manager keeps booking 4:45 PM Friday meetings despite team logging off at 5, employee calls it a ‘Friday ambush’ and asks if it’s a power move 1 2 3