NVIDIA announced the retirement of Ajay K. Puri. Puri served as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations for 21 years. He notified NVIDIA of his plans on June 28, 2026. Puri will remain in a senior advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.
NVIDIA appointed Nicholas Parker as the new Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations. His appointment becomes effective August 24, 2026. Parker joins NVIDIA after 26 years at Microsoft. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of Microsoft's Worldwide Sales & Solutions organization. His appointment signals NVIDIA's focus on expanding its global leadership in AI and enterprise sales.