Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Nvidia Director Persis Drell Resigns with Significant Stock Gains
Persis Drell, a director on Nvidia's board, has resigned to pursue a new job.
She joined the board in 2015 and is leaving with 1,43,000 Nvidia shares worth about $26 million.
This is a huge increase from when she joined, as the stock price has gone up by 22,000% since then.
Nvidia is a very valuable company, and its stock has done really well.
Drell was also a professor at Stanford University and had important roles there, like being the dean of the engineering school and the provost.
Her resignation is not because of any problems with Nvidia, and the company's board now has 10 directors.
Persis Drell, a director on Nvidia's board, has resigned to pursue a new professional opportunity.
She is leaving with 1,43,000 Nvidia shares worth approximately $26 million, a 22,000% increase since she joined the board in 2015.
Drell's resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company, according to the filing.
Nvidia's stock price has increased by 22,000% since the end of 2015, making it the world's most valuable company.
Drell is a professor of physics, materials science, and engineering at Stanford University and has held significant administrative roles there.
- Who
- Persis Drell, a director on Nvidia's board and professor at Stanford University
- What
- Resignation from Nvidia's board to pursue a new professional opportunity
- When
- Announced on 23 January 2024
- Where
- Nvidia Corporation, based in Santa Clara, California
- Why
- To pursue a new professional opportunity, not due to any disagreement with the company
- Director Resigning
- Persis Drell
- Shares Held
- 1,43,000
- Value of Shares
- $26 million
- Stock Price Gain
- 22,000% since 2015
- Board Tenure
- 2015 to 2024
- Last Year's Salary
- $3,44,000 (including $2,59,000 in stock awards)
- Current Board Size
- 10 directors
- Professional Background
- Professor of Physics, Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University