Harvey C. Jones
Nvidia board chair and former Synopsys CEO
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About Harvey C. Jones
Harvey C. Jones, also known as Harvey Jones, is the chair of Nvidia's board of directors, a technology executive and venture investor. Nvidia appointed him its first board chair on 12 November 2026.
Nvidia board chair
Jones joined Nvidia's board in 1993. His appointment as chair was announced alongside Jensen Huang's resignation and Colette Kress's appointment as interim CEO in the company's 12 November 2026 announcement.
Synopsys and investment career
Jones led Synopsys between 1987 and 1998, serving for seven years as chief executive and then as executive chairman. Nvidia's board biography also identifies him as managing partner of the private investment firm Square Wave Ventures since 2004.
His background combines semiconductor design software, technology company management and venture investment.
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