Summary
NVIDIA Corporation announced a change in its Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) position. Donald Robertson, the current VP and CAO, has decided to retire from his role effective May 4, 2026. He will transition to a VP, Finance role to assist with projects until July 1, 2026, ensuring a smooth handover. The company has appointed Scott Gawel as the new VP and CAO, effective May 4, 2026. Mr. Gawel brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Intel Corporation as Corporate VP and CAO, and prior leadership positions in accounting at Oracle Corporation. His appointment is accompanied by a competitive compensation package including a base salary and significant equity awards, signaling NVIDIA's commitment to strong financial leadership during this transition.
Key Highlights
- 1Donald Robertson, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, to retire from his CAO role effective May 4, 2026.
- 2Donald Robertson will remain with NVIDIA as VP, Finance until July 1, 2026, to support ongoing projects.
- 3Scott Gawel appointed as the new VP and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 4, 2026.
- 4Scott Gawel joins NVIDIA from Intel, where he served as Corporate VP and CAO.
- 5Mr. Gawel has a strong background in accounting and finance with prior roles at Oracle Corporation.
- 6Scott Gawel's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $800,000 and new hire equity grants totaling $12,875,000 in RSUs, vesting over four years.
- 7There are no undisclosed related-party transactions or family relationships between Mr. Gawel and NVIDIA's management or board.