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Who is Aarti Shah? Meet the Indian-origin executive on NVIDIA’s board of directors

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 10 Nov 2026 43 min ago

Indian-origin technology executive Aarti Shah is among the people helping oversee NVIDIA, the American chipmaker at the centre of the global artificial intelligence boom. Shah, who joined NVIDIA’s board of directors in November 2020, has spent much of her career working in technology, healthcare, data science and digital transformation.

Her position has drawn attention to the people responsible for overseeing the company led by Jensen Huang. NVIDIA’s board currently has 11 members, including executives, investors, scientists and legal experts. These directors oversee major corporate decisions, including executive appointments, business strategy and governance.

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Who is Aarti Shah and what does she do?

is a former senior vice president and chief information and digital officer at American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. She worked there for 27 years before leaving in 2021.

During her career, she managed technology, cybersecurity, digital healthcare and data analytics. She previously worked as a statistician, research scientist and business leader.

Shah studied statistics and mathematics at Gujarat University in India before earning a PhD in applied statistics from the University of California, Riverside.

She currently serves on NVIDIA’s audit and compensation committees. She is also associated with organisations including Sandoz, Northwestern Mutual and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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What did Jensen Huang say about Aarti Shah?

When NVIDIA announced her appointment on November 9, 2020, Huang praised her experience in technology and healthcare.

He described Shah as “a world-class leader with a deep passion for making an impact on the world at the intersection of computer science and healthcare.”

Her appointment brought additional experience in healthcare technology and corporate management to NVIDIA’s board.

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Who are the other members of NVIDIA’s board?

According to NVIDIA’s current corporate governance records, the board comprises the following 11 members.

  • Jensen Huang: NVIDIA co-founder, president and CEO.
  • Stephen C. Neal: Lead independent director and former Cooley LLP chairman.
  • Tench Coxe: Former managing director at Sutter Hill Ventures.
  • John O. Dabiri: Professor of engineering at Caltech.
  • Dawn Hudson: Former Pepsi-Cola North America CEO.
  • Harvey C. Jones: Managing partner at Square Wave Ventures.
  • Melissa B. Lora: Former president of Taco Bell International.
  • A. Brooke Seawell: Venture partner at New Enterprise Associates.
  • Mark A. Stevens: Managing partner at S-Cubed Capital.
  • Suzanne Nora Johnson: Former Goldman Sachs vice chairman, appointed in July 2026.
  • Aarti Shah: Former Eli Lilly technology executive.

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What role does NVIDIA’s board play?

The board supervises NVIDIA’s management and represents shareholder interests. It reviews executive compensation, financial reporting, risks and important company decisions.

Directors can appoint or remove the CEO when necessary.

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