NVIDIA has announced the appointment of Ellen Ochoa, former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center and the first Latina astronaut in space, to its board of directors. The addition, announced on November 7, 2024, expands NVIDIA’s board to 13 members, with women now comprising approximately 40% of the group. Ochoa, 66, holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University and brings extensive experience in leadership, science, and technology. She also serves on the boards of Service Corporation International and Mutual of America Financial Group. Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO and founder, praised Ochoa as a trailblazer and leader, highlighting her contributions to the advancement of science and technology.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for NVIDIA, as the company continues its dominance in artificial intelligence computing systems and solidifies its position as a leading Silicon Valley powerhouse. NVIDIA’s sales have doubled for two consecutive years, and its market capitalization recently surpassed that of Apple. With its transformative AI-driven technologies and leadership in the semiconductor industry, NVIDIA is shaping the future of computing. Ochoa’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the board’s expertise and reinforce NVIDIA’s commitment to innovation and diversity in leadership.
