Nvidia Faces a Critical Week Over Its Earnings and the Future of CEO Jensen Huang

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Ahead of the release of its financial results this week, Nvidia faces a test that goes beyond its business performance. Alongside this, the question arises whether Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO, will be able to remain in his role. Huang has led the company for three decades, and has included his children in senior roles without formally defining who will replace him as CEO.

Berkshire Hathaway, where Warren Buffett handed over the CEO role to Greg Abel, has since the beginning of the year yielded a return of almost double that of the S&P 500 index. The example shows that it is possible to continue succeeding even after the departure of a legendary founder.

Huang's deep involvement in the company's day-to-day activity, and his position as the "final decision-maker" on every decision, will make it difficult for the board of directors to examine the matter.