Persis Drell Resigns, Receives $26 Million Stock

In a recent filing, long-serving Nvidia board director Persis Drell resigned after joining in 2016 and will receive nearly 143,000 shares valued at about USD 26 million. The company's annual report shows Drell was paid about USD 344,000 in 2025, including roughly USD 259,000 in stock awards. Her departure coincides with Nvidia’s decade-long share appreciation driven by surging AI chip demand.