➀ Business Insider has obtained an internal list showing that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has 36 direct reports as of October 2025.

➁ Huang is known for having a large number of direct reports, previously stating he had 55 last year.

➂ Some of the executives reporting to Huang include Ian Buck, architect of Nvidia's CUDA, and CTO Michael Kagan.

➃ Huang believes that a large number of direct reports allows for better information flow and empowerment throughout the company.

➄ Nvidia's workforce has grown significantly due to the AI boom, and Huang's work ethic has contributed to its culture.

➅ Tech leaders have varying views on the number of direct reports, with some preferring fewer to maintain a 'core army'.