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Get filing alertsNVIDIA expands Board to 11 directors, appoints Suzanne Nora Johnson to Audit Committee
Filed May 8, 2026 · Period ending May 7, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Board expanded from 10 to 11 members with appointment of Suzanne Nora Johnson, effective July 13, 2026, who will also join the Audit Committee overseeing financial reporting and controls.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR → -
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New director receives standard compensation package: $255,000 initial equity grant vesting over three years, $255,000 annualized equity grant, and $85,000 annual cash retainer paid quarterly.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
Summary
NVIDIA is adding an eleventh director to its Board, appointing Suzanne Nora Johnson effective July 13, 2026. The delayed effective date accommodates a prior professional commitment. Ms. Nora Johnson will serve on the Audit Committee, the body responsible for overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and the external audit relationship.
For retail investors, this is a routine governance matter with no immediate red flags. Board expansion typically signals a company adding expertise or preparing for growth, though the filing provides no detail on Ms. Nora Johnson's background or the strategic rationale. The compensation structure is standard for non-employee directors at large-cap technology companies.
Watch for NVIDIA's proxy statement later this year, which will detail Ms. Nora Johnson's qualifications and committee responsibilities. If the company is preparing for significant M&A, regulatory challenges, or international expansion, her expertise may become more relevant to shareholders.
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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 May 7, 2026, the Board of Directors, or the Board, of NVIDIA Corporation appointed Suzanne Nora Johnson as a member of the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board and the number of directors constituting the full Board was increased from ten to eleven, in each case effective July 13, 2026.
NVIDIA expanded its Board from ten to eleven directors by appointing Suzanne Nora Johnson, who will also serve on the Audit Committee. The appointment takes effect July 13, 2026, delayed due to a prior professional commitment.
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