Elon Musk says hiring Nvidia’s Jensen Huang would be an ‘honor’

Elon Musk has said it would be an “honor” to hire Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, as reports emerged that the company’s board was preparing to remove Huang from his position.

Musk made the remark on X amid uncertainty over Huang’s future at the company. His expression of willingness to hire the Nvidia leader came as the board reportedly considered a leadership change.

Musk’s response followed a request from an X user who tagged him and urged him to hire Huang, according to accounts dated 12 November 2026. The response attracted attention from social media users, including speculation about whether it signalled a possible job opportunity. Musk has not announced any hiring plans.

Nvidia’s board subsequently announced on 12 November 2026 that Huang had resigned with immediate effect as president, chief executive and board member, according to media reports. His departure ended 33 years at the company he co-founded in 1993. Chief financial officer Colette Kress was appointed interim chief executive while directors seek a permanent replacement. The departure followed reports of two extramarital relationships. Huang had acknowledged a relationship with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whom US authorities reportedly suspect of links to Chinese intelligence; Beijing has denied that allegation. He apologised to his wife, family and Nvidia employees. Further reports alleged a relationship with a senior Nvidia executive who reported directly to him. The board said it had no reason to believe US national security or Nvidia’s confidential information had been compromised. Nvidia shares fell sharply after the announcement.