Recent revelations of personal misconduct prompted Jensen Huang’s immediate resignation as NVIDIA CEO on November 12, with CFO Colette Kress named interim leader while the board launches an external search for a permanent successor. No internal heir apparent existed after decades of Huang’s centralized control, and candidates must combine deep AI-chip expertise, hyperscale customer relationships, and regulatory navigation amid U.S.-China tensions. The abrupt timing and absence of a formal succession plan make a completed appointment by year-end improbable despite the compressed timeline. Traders therefore assign the “No” outcome an implied 78.5 percent probability, reflecting the realistic pace of board diligence and the risk that a rushed choice could destabilize NVIDIA’s AI leadership.