An open letter calling for Jensen Huang’s reinstatement has attracted widespread attention, with supporters demanding an independent investigation, due process and a public explanation from NVIDIA’s Board of Directors.
A campaign calling for the reinstatement of NVIDIA co-founder Jensen Huang has emerged online, with organizers claiming more than 123,000 names on an open letter demanding that the company’s Board of Directors reverse his reported removal pending an independent investigation.
The campaign, titled “Stand with Jensen,” is being promoted through the website standwithjensen.com and social media under the hashtags #StandWithJensen and #BringJensenBack. Among the signers are Elon Musk who has stated in X that if Huang is not returned as head of the company deals may fall through.
As of November 14, the campaign’s live signature counter observed by WMV, had attracted 123,253 names, including 6,284 identified as current NVIDIA employees, 1,188 former employees, 67,449 shareholders and 48,332 supporters.
At the center of the campaign is an open letter addressed directly to NVIDIA’s Board, arguing that Huang’s 33 years of leadership warrant a fair and transparent process before any final decision about his future.
The campaign’s central demand is unmistakable: “Bring Jensen Back.”
Open letter calls for fairness and accountability
The letter, titled “An Open Letter to The NVIDIA Board of Directors,” opens by expressing gratitude for Huang’s role in building NVIDIA into one of the world’s most influential technology companies.
It then calls for his reinstatement while an independent investigation establishes the facts.
“We are current and former NVIDIA employees, partners, shareholders, and supporters. We write with gratitude for Jensen Huang and with a clear demand to the Board: bring Jensen back while an independent investigation establishes the facts, unless and until you can provide compelling evidence that his removal is in NVIDIA’s best interests.”
The authors describe Huang as a leader who invested decades in technologies that were initially dismissed by much of the industry but ultimately helped transform modern computing.
They argue that his contributions deserve not only recognition but also procedural fairness.
“This company is the work of his life. That deserves more than gratitude after the fact. It deserves fairness now.”
The letter acknowledges that decades of service do not exempt a corporate leader from scrutiny. Instead, it argues that accountability must be supported by credible evidence, an impartial investigation and a meaningful opportunity to respond.
Questions surrounding the alleged removal
One of the most serious elements of the letter concerns allegations involving a woman described in the document as being at the center of a controversy over possible espionage.
The authors state that they have not been shown evidence supporting the allegation that the woman was a spy.
They also express concern that Huang may have been removed without sufficient due process, while acknowledging that they do not have access to the Board’s private deliberations.
These are claims made by the petition’s authors, not independently established facts. The supplied material does not verify that Huang has been removed, that an investigation has formally been announced or that the underlying espionage allegation has merit.
The letter warns against reaching conclusions before an investigation is completed.
“Suspicion or association alone is not a sufficient basis for ending Jensen’s leadership. The inquiry must establish the facts, not merely justify an outcome already imposed.”
This concern forms the foundation of the campaign’s demand for a transparent and independent review.
Three demands presented to NVIDIA’s Board
The petition outlines three specific actions that organizers want the Board to take.
First, it calls for Huang’s immediate reinstatement as chief executive while the investigation continues. If the Board believes he should remain out of office, the petition demands a detailed explanation supported by evidence.
Second, it calls for an independent investigation and a fair hearing. Organizers want the Board to disclose the investigation’s scope, independence and expected timeline, while ensuring Huang has an opportunity to respond.
Third, the petition demands a timely public explanation addressing the evidence, the decision-making process and the interests of NVIDIA’s employees and shareholders.
The letter concludes its argument with a forceful statement:
“Jensen deserves due process, not mob justice.”
It closes by thanking Huang and affirming the signatories’ support for him.
What NVIDIA has officially confirmed
NVIDIA announced on November 12, 2026, that Huang had resigned as president, CEO and a member of its Board, effective immediately.
The company appointed Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO and announced a search for a permanent successor. Harvey C. Jones was appointed Board chair. NVIDIA Newsroom +1
On November 8, NVIDIA had announced an independent investigation into reports that Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
Importantly, the Board stated at that time that it had no reason to believe national security or NVIDIA’s confidential information had been compromised. Huang publicly supported the investigation and committed to cooperating with it. Statement from NVIDIA Board of Directors +1
The company has characterized Huang’s departure as a resignation, while petition organizers question whether he was effectively forced out. The precise circumstances behind that departure remain a central issue in the dispute.
Petition gains traction across the technology industry
The campaign has also attracted attention from prominent technology figures.
Business Insider reported on November 14 that Elon Musk, Replit CEO Amjad Masad and other industry leaders had endorsed the petition. Other reported signatories include Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl. Business Insider +1
However, the campaign has acknowledged problems involving fake signatures and impersonation accounts. Organizers have reportedly been removing fraudulent entries, meaning the publicly displayed total should not be treated as an independently authenticated count of unique supporters. KuCoin
A defining test for NVIDIA’s leadership
The campaign comes at a pivotal moment for NVIDIA, a company whose rise to prominence in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing has been closely associated with Huang’s leadership.
For supporters, the controversy extends beyond the fate of a single executive. It raises questions about corporate governance, leadership continuity, due process and the responsibility of boards to explain decisions that could affect employees, shareholders and the wider technology industry.
For NVIDIA’s Board, the challenge is different but equally significant: balancing national security concerns, corporate accountability, confidentiality and the long-term interests of the company.
The petition’s organizers insist that their campaign is independent and has not been endorsed by NVIDIA or Huang himself.
Whether the growing pressure will influence the Board’s decision remains uncertain.
But the message from the supporters behind the open letter is clear: after 33 years of leadership, they believe Jensen Huang deserves a fair hearing, an evidence-based decision and a public explanation.
The question now is whether NVIDIA’s Board will provide the answers they are demanding.
