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    Jen-Hsun Huang

    President and CEO at NVIDIA Corp
    Board
    Since 1993
    Age
    62 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Oregon State University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from Stanford University.
    Tenure
    Joined NVIDIA as a co-founder in 1993 and has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors since its inception.

    Also at NVIDIA Corp

    About

    Jen-Hsun Huang is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NVIDIA, a role he has held since the company was founded in 1993. Born in Taiwan and later moving to the United States, he has become a transformative leader in the technology industry, known for driving innovation in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence.

    Before founding NVIDIA, he built a strong foundation in the semiconductor industry by working at LSI Logic Corporation, where he held significant positions including Director of Coreware, and at AMD as a microprocessor designer. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his future accomplishments in transforming graphics processing and computing.

    Under his visionary leadership, NVIDIA pioneered the invention of the GPU in 1999, fundamentally changing the PC gaming market and computer graphics, while also establishing the company as a leader in the era of modern artificial intelligence. His career is decorated with several prestigious accolades, reflecting his impact on the technology sector and his commitment to innovation.

    $NVDA Performance Under Jen-Hsun Huang

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Microprocessor Designer 1983-1985 N/A
    LSI Logic Corporation Director of Coreware Pre-1993 Held various positions, including serving as Director of Coreware for the System-on-Chip (SOC) unit

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$996,514 AnnualRemained flat compared to Fiscal 2023
    Other Fixed Compensation (All Other Compensation)$2,494,973 AnnualAdditional benefits and perquisites; specific breakdown not provided

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Variable Cash Plan

    MetricThreshold/TargetActual/Details
    Revenue PerformanceThreshold: $20.0B; Base: $26.0B; Stretch: $29.5B Actual Revenue: $60.9B achieving a 200% payout
    Target Opportunity$2,000,000 Maximum Opportunity: $4,000,000 (200% of target)
    PayoutCash-based one-time incentiveActual payout: $4,000,000

    SY PSUs

    MetricThreshold/TargetActual/Details
    Non-GAAP Operating IncomeThreshold: $4.6B; Base: $9.4B; Stretch: $11.9B Achieved beyond stretch goals; performance result led to eligibility for 200% of target opportunity
    Non-GAAP Gross MarginMinimum for additional vesting: 66.5%; Stretch requirement: 68.5% Actual: 73.8%
    Target Shares50,491 shares Maximum Shares if stretch met: 100,982 shares (200% of target)
    Vesting Schedule25% vest on 1-year anniversary; 6.25% vest quarterly over the following three years -

    MY PSUs

    MetricThreshold/TargetActual/Details
    Total Shareholder Return (TSR)Threshold: 25th percentile; Base: 50th percentile; Stretch: 75th percentile Performance period: 3 years (Fiscal 2024 to Fiscal 2026); no actual TSR performance data provided
    Target Shares50,491 shares Maximum Shares: 75,736 shares (150% of target)
    Vesting Schedule100% vest on the 3-year anniversary if at least threshold performance is met -