About

Jensen Huang founded NVIDIA in 1993 and has served since its inception as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors. Prior to founding NVIDIA, he worked at LSI Logic and Advanced Micro Devices.

He has been named the world's best CEO by Fortune, the Economist, and Brand Finance, as well as one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering and in 2026 was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Roles

Nvidia Corp.
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer · Current role
1993–present
LSI Logic Corporation
Director of Coreware · Held a variety of positions; Coreware was the business unit responsible for LSI's SOC.
1985-1993
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Microprocessor designer · Semiconductor company.
1983-1985
LSI Logic
Various positions, including Director of Coreware · Prior to founding NVIDIA.
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External Roles

President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Member
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Fixed Compensation

FY FY2026
Base salary
$1,497,627
Fiscal yearFY2026 (52 weeks)
All other compensation
$4,045,691
Fiscal yearFY2026

Performance Compensation

Data from FY FY2026

Cash incentive

Variable Cash Plan (Non-Equity Incentive)
$6,000,000
MetricFiscal 2026 revenue and Non-GAAP Operating Income (Variable Cash Plan)
Target Opportunity
$3,000,000
Maximum$6,000,000
AchievementMaximum — results exceeded the Compensation Committee's pre-established Stretch Compensation Plan goals; NEOs earned the maximum payout

Stock awards

Stock awards
$12,777,616
FormSY PSU
Shares59,804 (target)
Grant date fair value$12,777,616
VestingIf Threshold met, 25% ~1-year after grant then 6.25% quarterly over 4 years
Stock awards
$12,022,896
FormMY PSU
Shares29,902 (target)
Grant date fair value$12,022,896
Vesting100% on ~3-year anniversary if Threshold 3-year relative TSR met

Also at Nvidia Corp.

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