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Get filing alertsNVIDIA appoints Intel veteran Scott Gawel as Chief Accounting Officer
Filed April 27, 2026 · Period ending April 24, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Scott Gawel, 55, joins as VP and Chief Accounting Officer on May 4, bringing experience from Intel (CAO 2022-2026) and Oracle (Senior VP 2020-2022).
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Current CAO Donald Robertson retiring May 4 after planned transition; will stay as VP Finance through July 1 to support projects.
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Gawel's compensation includes $800K salary and $12.9M in restricted stock units vesting over four years per standard schedules.
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Summary
NVIDIA is executing a planned leadership transition in its accounting function. Donald Robertson, the current Chief Accounting Officer, is retiring after serving in the role, with a structured handoff period through early July.
The company has secured an experienced replacement in Scott Gawel, who spent the past four years as Intel's CAO and previously held senior accounting positions at Oracle for nearly two decades. The timing ensures no gap in the principal accounting officer role. For retail investors, this is a routine executive succession with strong continuity.
Gawel's background at major semiconductor and technology companies suggests he understands NVIDIA's business model and reporting complexities. The planned nature of the transition and Robertson's extended support period indicate this was managed proactively rather than forced by unexpected circumstances. Watch for Gawel's first earnings call participation to assess his communication style and any shifts in financial disclosure practices.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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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.
Donald Robertson, NVIDIA's Chief Accounting Officer, is retiring from his CAO role effective May 4, 2026. He will transition to VP, Finance through July 1, 2026 to support various projects. This is a planned retirement with a transition period rather than an abrupt departure.
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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.
Scott Gawel, age 55, has been appointed as NVIDIA's new VP and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 4, 2026. He will serve as the company's principal accounting officer. The appointment is timed to coincide with the outgoing CAO's retirement date, ensuring continuity in the role.
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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.
Scott Gawel brings extensive accounting leadership experience from major technology companies. Most recently, he served as Corporate VP and CAO at Intel from 2022 to 2026, and prior to that held senior accounting roles at Oracle Corporation from 2004 to 2022. His background in semiconductor and technology companies aligns well with NVIDIA's business.
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