NVIDIA appoints Nicholas Parker as EVP Worldwide Field Operations; Ajay Puri retiring

NVIDIA CORP

Ajay Puri, 21-year NVIDIA veteran, retiring as EVP Worldwide Field Operations; will serve as senior advisor for transition.
Nicholas Parker, former Microsoft EVP & Chief Business Officer, appointed as successor effective August 24, 2026.
Parker's compensation: $1M base salary, $5M sign-on bonus, $1.5M target cash variable, $35M RSUs (4-year vest), $5M performance-based RSUs (3-year TSR vs S&P 500).

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Departed

Ajay K. Puri

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations

NVDA · NVIDIA CORP

Effective: 2026-08-24
Successor: Nicholas Parker
Filed: July 2, 2026, 9:23 AM ET

On June 28, 2026, Ajay K. Puri, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations of NVIDIA Corporation, or the Company, notified the Company of his intention to retire from his role effective upon the employment commencement date of his successor.

Appointed

Nicholas Parker

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations

NVDA · NVIDIA CORP

Effective: 2026-08-24
Filed: July 2, 2026, 9:23 AM ET

On July 1, 2026, the Company appointed Nicholas Parker, age 55, as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations of the Company, effective upon the commencement of his employment with the Company, which is anticipated to be on August 24, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ajay K. Puri retired as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations at NVIDIA CORP.

Action: retired
Role: Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations

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On June 28, 2026, Ajay K. Puri, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations of NVIDIA Corporation, or the Company, notified the Company of his intention to retire from his role effective upon the employment commencement date of his successor.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Nicholas Parker was appointed as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations at NVIDIA CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations

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On July 1, 2026, the Company appointed Nicholas Parker, age 55, as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations of the Company, effective upon the commencement of his employment with the Company, which is anticipated to be on August 24, 2026.

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