According to ChainCatcher, Gerber Kawasaki Chief Executive Officer Ross Gerber criticized on Friday U.S. President Trump's suggestion that Apple former Chief Executive Tim Cook should replace Huang Ren-yuan as Nvidia's CEO. Gerber stated that Cook is "the person who actually missed Apple's AI opportunity" and expressed doubt that Cook understands artificial intelligence. Huang, 63, stepped down Thursday as CEO of the $4 trillion chip company, with Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress assuming interim CEO role.
Gerber recommended that Nvidia select leaders from within the company, calling the interim appointment of Kress "an appropriate choice" and suggesting the board consider other internal candidates for long-term succession. Gerber, whose firm has invested in Nvidia for over 15 years, stated he does not believe anyone would cancel Nvidia chip orders due to Huang's departure.