Who Could Replace Jensen Huang At Nvidia? Three Indian-Origin CEOs In The Race

Nvidia's search for a permanent CEO has brought three Indian-origin technology leaders into focus: Nikesh Arora, Thomas Kurian and Sanjay Mehrotra, who head major global technology companies.

Post Published By: Pradeep Tripathi

Updated : 13 November 2026, 5:58 PM IST

Three Indian-origin tech leaders in Nvidia's CEO race (Img: X)

New Delhi: Following Jensen Huang's resignation, Nvidia is searching for a permanent chief executive officer (CEO). Three Indian-origin technology executives, Nikesh Arora, Thomas Kurian and Sanjay Mehrotra, are among the names being discussed.

These executives head major technology companies and bring experience in diverse fields, including cloud computing, cybersecurity and semiconductors. According to reports, their names have emerged among the potential contenders for the top position at Nvidia.

Search For Huang's Replacement

The company has reportedly engaged an external firm to identify potential candidates for the role. Whoever succeeds Huang will face the challenge of filling his shoes. He transformed Nvidia from a graphics chipmaker into one of the world's most valuable technology companies and a leading supplier of artificial intelligence processors.

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Huang resigned on Thursday amid a controversy surrounding allegations of extramarital relationships and suspected links to Chinese espionage. Meanwhile, the company's Chief Financial Officer, Colette Kress, has been appointed interim CEO.

Who Are The Three Indian-Origin Executives?

Nikesh Arora, CEO, Palo Alto Networks

Nikesh Arora has led Palo Alto Networks since 2018, expanding its AI-powered cybersecurity business. Before joining the company, he held senior positions at SoftBank and Google, gaining extensive experience in global technology management.

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Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud

Thomas Kurian leads Google Cloud, overseeing its cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and AI services. He brings extensive experience in managing large-scale technology operations and relationships with major corporate clients.

Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO, Micron Technology

Sanjay Mehrotra heads Micron Technology and has decades of experience in the semiconductor industry. He has steered the company through several market cycles, with growing demand for AI-related memory chips contributing to its expansion.

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