Nvidia shares fall as report says board may discuss CEO Jensen Huang’s future

The Wall Street Journal reports that Nvidia’s board could meet as soon as Wednesday to consider Jensen Huang’s future, following reports about his personal relationships. Nvidia shares fell about 8% in after-hours trading Wednesday and were down roughly 11% over five days. The company has no obvious successor or succession plan, and Huang has said he has about 60 direct reports.

The reported lack of a succession plan makes leadership uncertainty a concrete governance risk for Nvidia; investors and partners may want clarity on who could lead the company if Huang departs. The article describes a reported board meeting, not a confirmed decision, and gives no details about a transition plan.