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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Tops List of Best U.S. CEOs with 99% Approval Amidst Falling Trust in Corporate Leaders
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Tops List of Best U.S. CEOs with 99% Approval Amidst Falling Trust in Corporate Leaders

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip giant Nvidia, was named the top CEO in the U.S. by the corporate review site Glassdoor with a 99% employee approval rating.
  • Huang's high approval comes as overall trust in U.S. CEOs has fallen to its lowest point since 2017, with employees praising his leadership and Nvidia's organizational culture.
  • Employees describe Nvidia as the best workplace, highlighting its people-first leadership, freedom to work autonomously, and support for career growth, alongside top-tier benefits.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been recognized as the "Best CEO in America" by Glassdoor, achieving an exceptional 99% employee approval rating. This accolade arrives at a time when overall trust in U.S. corporate leadership has significantly declined, reaching its lowest point since 2017.

There were many humiliating and embarrassing moments, but facing mistakes and humbly asking for help saved the company.

— Jensen HuangHuang, in a 2023 commencement speech, emphasized the importance of acknowledging failures and seeking help.

Employees who anonymously reviewed Huang on Glassdoor lauded him as a "dynamic and authentic leader" with a "great vision for the company," even calling him a "rockstar." Beyond Huang's personal leadership, Nvidia's organizational culture also received high marks. Staff described it as "the best place to work," emphasizing a "people-first leadership" approach that allows for autonomous work and fosters collaboration between teams. The company is also noted for supporting career development and offering top-tier benefits.

It's the best place I've ever worked. The people-first leadership and the freedom to work my way are hard to find in other workplaces.

— Nvidia employeeAn anonymous employee's review of Nvidia's organizational culture on Glassdoor.

Huang himself has been open about his past failures, emphasizing their importance in his leadership journey. In a 2023 commencement speech at National Taiwan University, he stated that "humiliating and embarrassing moments" were overcome by facing mistakes and humbly asking for help, underscoring the value of acknowledging errors.

It's a rare company that encourages collaboration between teams.

— Nvidia employeeAn anonymous employee's review of Nvidia's organizational culture on Glassdoor.

The Glassdoor rankings are based on at least 75 verified CEO reviews from companies with over 1,000 employees in the U.S. between May 16, 2025, and May 15, 2026. The recognition of Huang's high approval rating is particularly noteworthy against the backdrop of declining CEO trust nationwide. Glassdoor noted that exceptional leadership is crucial in today's evolving work environment, driven by AI and changing expectations. The top-ranked CEOs, they explained, not only manage daily operations but also empower their employees and cultivate authentic organizational cultures.

The organization supports career growth.

— Nvidia employeeAn anonymous employee's review of Nvidia's organizational culture on Glassdoor.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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