Apple Hardware Chief Johny Srouji Reportedly Eyed for Nvidia CEO Role

Apple's chief hardware officer, Johny Srouji, has emerged as a potential candidate to succeed Jensen Huang as the chief executive officer of Nvidia. According to industry reports, Nvidia's board has engaged an outside firm to search for possible replacements amid ongoing succession discussions. While Srouji is among the names under consideration, it remains unconfirmed whether he has been approached or has any interest in departing Apple for the semiconductor giant.

Expanding Responsibilities and Past Retention Efforts

The leadership speculation arrives shortly after a significant broadening of Srouji's role at Apple. Earlier in the year, he was elevated to chief hardware officer, absorbing the hardware engineering organization previously managed by John Ternus while maintaining his direct oversight of custom silicon and other proprietary hardware technologies. This promotion followed internal negotiations in late 2025, during which reports indicated Srouji contemplated leaving Apple before securing increased compensation and expanded duties from executive leadership.

Track Record in Custom Silicon Development

Srouji joined Apple in 2008 following engineering and leadership roles at prominent firms like Intel and IBM, initially spearheading the development of the A4 processor. Over the years, his division successfully orchestrated the transition of Mac computers to custom Apple silicon, in addition to overseeing cellular modems, display components, camera modules, and power batteries. Concurrently, Nvidia board members have also reportedly discussed appointing chief financial officer Colette Kress as an interim CEO should Huang step down.