Bring Jensen Back: Elon Musk and over 57,000 others sign letter demanding Jensen Huang’s return as Nvidia CEO
Elon Musk has joined thousands of people demanding Jensen Huang's return as Nvidia CEO.
At the time of writing, more than 57,000 people have signed an open letter asking Nvidia’s board to reinstate Huang,
The signatories include current and former Nvidia employees, shareholders and several well-known technology leaders.
Elon Musk has joined thousands of people demanding Jensen Huang's return as Nvidia CEO. At the time of writing, more than 57,000 people have signed an open letter asking Nvidia’s board to reinstate Huang. This comes just two days after Huang resigned from the company he co-founded 33 years ago. The signatories include current and former Nvidia employees, shareholders and several well-known technology leaders. The letter asks the board to launch an independent investigation before making a final decision. It also says the campaign is not officially supported by Nvidia or Huang.
What does the open letter demand?
The open letter, published on a volunteer-run website called Stand with Jensen, demands the Nvidia board to 'Bring Jensen Back'. It also questions the circumstances surrounding Huang’s departure. "We are concerned that Jensen was removed without meaningful due process," the letter reads.
It also questions whether the woman at the centre of the controversy was actually a spy. The letter states, "Suspicion or association alone is not a sufficient basis for ending Jensen’s leadership."
The campaign has made three demands. First, it wants the board to bring Huang back as CEO or explain why his absence is necessary. Second, it wants an independent investigation with a clear timeline and an opportunity for Huang to respond. Third, it asks the board to publicly explain its concerns and the evidence behind its decision.
However, the letter does not say Huang should be free from accountability. It states, "Thirty-three years of leadership do not place anyone above accountability. But accountability requires evidence, a fair hearing, and a reasoned decision." "Jensen deserves due process, not mob justice."
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Elon Musk, Tim Sweeney and others back Jensen Huang
Musk is among several prominent technology figures who have signed the letter. Others include Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, Replit CEO Amjad Masad, Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez and investor Gavin Baker.
Binance co-founder Yi He also signed the letter with a short message: “I wear a leather jacket. I disagree.” Several Nvidia employees have also shared their views. Senior distinguished engineer Erwin Coumans said Huang’s personal life was not his concern but stressed that any violation of company rules should be addressed fairly.
Another employee, solutions architect Elias Seyoum, referred to Huang’s management approach and wrote, "Jensen talks about not firing for mistakes but using it as an opportunity to learn. Let’s give him that same courtesy," he wrote.
Why did Jensen Huang resign?
Huang resigned as Nvidia's president, CEO and board member on November 12. His departure followed reports about his personal relationships, including allegations involving Alice Huang, suspected by US intelligence agencies of spying for China. Reports also mentioned relationships with two Nvidia employees. For now, Nvidia CFO Colette Kress has taken over as interim CEO, while the company is looking for a permanent replacement.