Elon Musk and Other Tech Leaders Sign Petition Urging Nvidia to Reinstate Ousted CEO Jensen Huang

A petition calling on Nvidia to reinstate its recently ousted CEO Jensen Huang has gathered more than 115,000 signatures as of Saturday afternoon.

Petition Details and Notable Supporters

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

The petition states that signers are "concerned that Jensen was removed without meaningful due process" and demands that the board "bring him back while an independent investigation establishes the facts." It also calls on the board to ensure a fair investigation and provide more information to the public.

"Jensen deserves due process, not mob justice," the petition reads.

Background on Huang's Resignation

Huang resigned on Thursday, several days after confessing to an affair with a chip executive identified by U.S. intelligence as a suspected Chinese spy. News reports have also suggested that Huang engaged in multiple extramarital affairs.

Nvidia's Response and Industry Impact

Nvidia has appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement. The company's stock fell 2% on Friday, and Huang's departure is also expected to leave a significant gap in AI industry funding, according to venture capitalists and founders.

As the AI sector continues to mature in 2026, leadership stability at major chipmakers like Nvidia remains critical to sustaining investor confidence and the broader innovation ecosystem.

via TechCrunch AI