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Arm boss Rene Haas approached in Nvidia CEO search

Nvidia's board has approached Arm CEO Rene Haas as a candidate to succeed Jensen Huang, though no search firm has been selected yet.

By · Published November 13, 2026  20:26 UTC · Updated November 13, 2026  21:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Nvidia's board has approached Arm CEO Rene Haas as a candidate to succeed Jensen Huang, though no search firm has been selected yet.
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Financial Times reports that Nvidia's board has approached Arm CEO Rene Haas about succeeding Jensen Huang as chief executive. The outreach marks the first named external candidate in what Fox Business describes as a search for Huang's replacement, while Yahoo Finance notes cofounder Chris Malachowsky is also seen as a potential successor.

WSJ frames the succession challenge as requiring "three CEOs in one" given Huang's combined roles in technology vision, operations and capital allocation. CNBC reports the board has not yet selected a search firm for a permanent replacement, indicating the process remains in early stages despite the approach to Haas.

Haas's current position at Arm, which Nvidia attempted to acquire before regulatory blockers ended the deal in 2022, adds complexity to any potential move. Coverage does not specify whether Haas has responded to the approach or what timeline the board has set for a decision.

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Questions people are asking

Has Nvidia officially announced a CEO search?

Coverage indicates the board has approached at least one candidate but CNBC reports no search firm has been selected for a permanent replacement search.

Who else is being considered?

Yahoo Finance mentions cofounder Chris Malachowsky as a potential successor, though no other external candidates are named in current reporting.

What is the timeline for a transition?

No timeline is specified in the coverage; the board has not yet engaged a search firm according to CNBC.

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