Persis Drell
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Nvidia Director Persis Drell Steps Down After Decade on Board, $26 Million Stock Sale
Persis Drell, a Stanford engineering professor and long-time Nvidia board member, has resigned to pursue new opportunities. Her departure, effective Wednesday, occurs during Nvidia’s significant growth driven by AI hardware demand. Drell’s tenure saw the company’s stock surge dramatically. She held a substantial personal investment in Nvidia, with her compensation including significant stock awards. Her extensive academic and research leadership background provided valuable insights to the board.
