According to recent media reports, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang rarely spoke publicly about his company management style in a recent exclusive interview.
Now 63 years old, he has once again clearly stated that he has no intention of retiring, even bluntly saying he hopes to "die at his desk."
Jensen Huang admits he feels "exhausted all the time," but the fear of failure, a sense of responsibility towards partners, and the dream of seeing the future keep him running on the front lines.
During the interview, Jensen Huang introduced his unique management approach. He stated that his management style tends to be strict, with a strong "parental education" flavor, a trait deeply influenced by his personal upbringing.
He meticulously reviews all work submitted by employees, actively points out errors, and speaks frankly about issues. He jokes that this management style is akin to "torture."
However, he emphasized that the purpose of criticism is not to punish. The focus is not on penalty, but on pointing out problems immediately to help others improve. Like parents, after pointing out shortcomings, care remains; the core goal is to push every employee to become stronger.
Although the outside world generally believes that such a management style creates immense pressure, NVIDIA's employee retention performance is quite impressive.
According to the latest sustainability report data from NVIDIA, the overall employee turnover rate for fiscal year 2025 was only 2.5%. About one-fifth of employees have been with the company for more than 10 years, and another two-fifths have stayed for more than 5 years. This figure is far below the semiconductor industry average of 17%.
In fact, Jensen Huang's recent statement refusing to retire and staying on the front lines is highly consistent with his public views over the years.
Back in May 2024, during a fireside chat with Naveen Chadha, Managing Partner at venture capital firm Mayfield, Jensen Huang discussed why he continues to work despite being over sixty.
For many CEOs, there are many reasons not to retire, such as unmet goals or not finding a suitable successor. But for Jensen Huang, the reason is simple: "I just don't have anything else to do."
In his eyes, the job of NVIDIA's CEO is filled with endless fun, making Everythinggj else seem dull in comparison.
"Really, there's no other way to describe it," he admitted. Working with talented people to achieve goals that cannot be accomplished alone, creating extraordinary results, and influencing many industries brings an indescribable sense of satisfaction.