NVIDIA names new chief accounting officer

NVIDIA Corporation reported a planned leadership change in its accounting function.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NVIDIA Corporation reported a planned leadership change in its accounting function. Donald Robertson, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, intends to retire from his VP and CAO role effective May 4, 2026, and will remain as VP, Finance supporting projects until July 1, 2026.

The company appointed Scott GawelMay 4, 2026. He will serve as NVIDIA’s principal accounting officer and joins from senior finance roles at Intel Corporation and Oracle Corporation.

Mr. Gawel will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and new-hire restricted stock unit grants with a combined target value of $12,875,000, vesting over approximately four years under NVIDIA’s Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Retirement effective date: May 4, 2026 Support role end date: July 1, 2026 Base salary: $800,000 +3 more

6 metrics

Retirement effective date May 4, 2026 Donald Robertson retires as VP and CAO

Support role end date July 1, 2026 Donald Robertson remains VP, Finance until this date

Base salary $800,000 Annual base salary for Scott Gawel as VP and CAO

New-hire RSUs value $12,875,000 Combined target value of RSU grants to Scott Gawel

RSU vesting period Approximately four years Standard company vesting schedules for new-hire RSUs

Age of new CAO 55 Age of Scott Gawel at appointment as VP and CAO

Key Terms

Chief Accounting Officer, principal accounting officer, restricted stock units, Regulation S-K, +1 more

5 terms

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"Donald Robertson, Vice President, or VP, and Chief Accounting Officer, or CAO, of NVIDIA Corporation"

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

principal accounting officer financial

"In this role, he will serve as the Company's principal accounting officer."

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

restricted stock units financial

"he will receive two new hire equity grants of restricted stock units, or RSUs, with a combined target value of $12,875,000."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Regulation S-K regulatory

"There are no transactions involving the Company and Mr. Gawel that are required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K."

A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.

indemnity agreement regulatory

"Mr. Gawel will enter into the Company’s standard indemnity agreement, which would require the Company to indemnify Mr. Gawel"

FAQ

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What leadership change did NVIDIA (NVDA) disclose in this 8-K filing?

NVIDIA disclosed that Donald Robertson will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on May 4, 2026, and remain as VP, Finance until July 1, 2026. The company simultaneously appointed Scott Gawel as its new VP and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 4, 2026.

Who is NVIDIA’s new Chief Accounting Officer and when does he start?

NVIDIA appointed Scott Gawel, age 55, as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective upon the start of his employment on May 4, 2026. He joins from Intel Corporation and previously held senior accounting leadership roles at Oracle Corporation over many years.

What compensation will NVIDIA (NVDA) pay its new Chief Accounting Officer?

Scott Gawel will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and two new-hire equity grants of restricted stock units with a combined target value of $12,875,000. These RSUs will vest over approximately four years under NVIDIA’s Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.

Does NVIDIA report any related-party transactions with Scott Gawel?

NVIDIA states there are no transactions involving the company and Scott Gawel that must be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The filing also notes he has no family relationships with any of the company’s directors or executive officers.

Will NVIDIA’s retiring Chief Accounting Officer remain with the company?

Yes. After retiring from his role as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 4, 2026, Donald Robertson will continue as Vice President, Finance until July 1, 2026. During this period, he will support various projects for NVIDIA before his departure.

What legal protection will NVIDIA provide to its new Chief Accounting Officer?

NVIDIA states that Scott Gawel will enter into the company’s standard indemnity agreement. This agreement requires NVIDIA to indemnify him, under specified circumstances, for certain expenses and amounts incurred from being made a party to actions or proceedings due to his officer role.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

______________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2026

NVIDIA CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			0-23985			94-3177549
(State or other jurisdiction			(Commission			(IRS Employer
of incorporation)			File Number)			Identification No.)

2788 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 486-2000

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share			NVDA			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

     Emerging Growth Company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)

On April 24, 2026, Donald Robertson, Vice President, or VP, and Chief Accounting Officer, or CAO, of NVIDIA Corporation, or the Company, notified the Company of his intention to retire from his role as VP and CAO, effective May 4, 2026. Following such date, he will remain with the Company as VP, Finance to support various projects until July 1, 2026.

(c)

On April 26, 2026, the Company appointed Scott Gawel, age 55, as VP and CAO of the Company, effective upon the commencement of his employment with the Company on May 4, 2026. In this role, he will serve as the Company's principal accounting officer.

Mr. Gawel will join the Company from Intel Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. From 2022 to 2026, he served as Corporate VP and CAO of Intel. From 2020 to 2022, he served as Senior VP and Corporate Controller of Oracle Corporation, a software and technology company. He served as Oracle’s Senior VP and Assistant Controller from 2017 to 2020, VP, Corporate Accounting from 2009 to 2017, and Senior Director, Corporate Accounting from 2004 to 2009.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Gawel and any other person pursuant to which he was selected to this position. There are no transactions involving the Company and Mr. Gawel that are required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Gawel has no family relationships with any of the Company’s board of directors or executive officers.

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Gawel’s annual base salary will be $800,000 and he will receive two new hire equity grants of restricted stock units, or RSUs, with a combined target value of $12,875,000. The RSUs will vest approximately over a four-year period according to the Company’s standard vesting schedules. The terms of the RSUs will be governed by the Company's Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan and applicable RSU agreement. Mr. Gawel will be eligible to participate in the Company's standard benefit programs available to similarly situated employees.

Mr. Gawel will enter into the Company’s standard indemnity agreement, which would require the Company to indemnify Mr. Gawel, under the circumstances and to the extent provided for therein, against certain expenses and other amounts incurred by Mr. Gawel as a result of being made a party to certain actions, suits, proceedings and the like by reason of his position as an officer of the Company.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			NVIDIA Corporation
Date: April 27, 2026			By: /s/ Colette M. Kress
			Colette M. Kress
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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