Nvidia Board Member Persis Drell Resignation: A Decade of Growth and Transition
Nvidia board member Persis Drell resigns after a decade. Learn about her departure, her $26M stake, and how Nvidia's board is changing amid the AI boom.
One of the key figures who witnessed Nvidia's legendary 22,000% stock surge is stepping down. Persis Drell, an engineering professor at Stanford who spent over 10 years on the board, has officially resigned.
Details on Nvidia Board Member Persis Drell Resignation
According to an SEC filing released on Friday, Drell(70) resigned this Wednesday to pursue a "new professional opportunity." The company emphasized that her departure isn't due to any disagreement regarding operations or policies. With her exit, the board's headcount drops to 10 directors, including CEO Jensen Huang.
Financial Impact and Board Structure
Drell's tenure was highly lucrative. She currently owns nearly 143,000 shares, valued at approximately $26 million. Last year alone, she was paid $344,000 for her service, with a significant portion coming from stock awards. This follows the resignation of another director, Ellen Ochoa, in June, signaling a shift in the board's composition.
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