I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined Tsinghua University's advisory board, which includes notable figures like Tim Cook and Elon Musk. This move comes as Nvidia faces challenges in China, a key market for the company. Huang has expressed a commitment to continue serving customers in the region despite export restrictions impacting business. The appointment has not been formally announced yet.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly agreed to join the advisory board of one of China's most prestigious universities.
Nvidia CEO Joins Elite Tsinghua Advisory Board
Huang accepted an invitation to join the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The board includes some of the world's most prominent business leaders. It has Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook as chair, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) founder Michael Dell, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with major Wall Street executives.
The appointment has not yet been formally announced.
According to Times Higher Education, Tsinghua University ranks 12th globally in the 2026 World University Rankings, while placing third for Business and Economics and 12th for Computer Science.
Nvidia did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments.
China Remains Critical As Nvidia Navigates Export Restrictions
Huang's reported move comes as Nvidia continues facing headwinds in China, a market that once accounted for roughly one-fifth of the company's revenue.
Earlier this month, Huang acknowledged that export restrictions have allowed local competitors, including Huawei Technologies, to strengthen their positions in China's AI market.
Despite the challenges, Huang has repeatedly noted Nvidia's long-term commitment to China, saying the company would be "more than delighted" to continue serving customers and partners in the region, where it has operated for roughly three decades.
Price Action: Nvidia shares closed Wednesday at $212.60, down 1.05% and slipped another 0.42% to $211.70 in after-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings place NVDA in the 98th percentile for Growth, while the stock continues to show a positive trend across short, medium and long-term price trends.
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