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After Jensen Huang's announced resignation, interim CEO Colette Kress and board chair Harvey Jones sent emails to Nvidia employees.

Kress said she "believed deeply" in Nvidia's future.

"The Board has full confidence in Colette to deliver on our commitments to shareholders, customers, partners, and to each of you," Jones wrote.

Nvidia's Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress poses for a photo in an unknown location.

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On the heels of founder Jensen Huang's resignation as CEO of Nvidia , new interim CEO Colette Kress and board chair Harvey Jones sent emails to employees Thursday expressing gratitude and optimism for the future.

CNBC obtained copies of the emails from a source familiar with the matter, who said Jones sent the first email and Kress replied shortly after.

"The Board, Estaff and I recognize that this has been an extraordinarily difficult period and I want you to know how grateful we are for your resilience, professionalism and continued dedication," Kress wrote…