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When Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, and Manchester United manager Michael Carrick exited their respective posts on Thursday Indonesian social media users immediately dubbed the coincidence “World Resign Day.”
The Bottom Line
- Gibran submitted his resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) following an October 30 Supreme Court ruling invalidating his educational equivalence certificate, though he maintained his departure was a personal choice.
- Huang stepped down from Nvidia after 33 years leading the artificial intelligence chip developer amid reports regarding his personal life, while the company named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO.
- Manchester United dismissed Carrick following a sharp decline in team performance that dropped the club into the Premier League relegation zone.
Political Exit in Jakarta
Indonesian politics shifted dramatically on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when Gibran delivered his resignation letter to MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani at the legislative complex, after informing President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace, cwibc.co.id reported. Muzani confirmed the meeting’s purpose.
✓ Michael Carrick ✓ Mas Gibran ✓ Jensen Huang Selamat hari resign sedunia everyone, 😂 pic.twitter.com/n6pLLXQV0w
“Maksud kedatangan adalah menyampaikan surat pengunduran diri dari jabatan Wakil Presiden RI,” said Ahmad Muzani, Ketua MPR.
The decision followed a ruling by the Supreme Court on October 30, 2026, which determined that the educational equivalence certificate Gibran used for his 2024 vice presidential run was invalid, cwibc.co.id noted. In a video published on the official YouTube channel of the Vice Presidential Secretariat, Gibran addressed the public.
“Keputusan ini adalah keputusan saya pribadi dan tidak berkaitan dengan ijazah,” said Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Wakil Presiden RI.
Corporate Resignation in Silicon Valley
Across the Pacific, technology markets reacted to sudden leadership changes at the top of the artificial intelligence hardware sector. Jensen Huang resigned as president, CEO, and board member of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), detikInet reported. The semiconductor manufacturer appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO.
Hari resign international. Thankyou donatnya pak gibran, carrick, jansen. See you on top! pic.twitter.com/Sd0ivPbhBf
Huang’s departure followed reports concerning his personal life and alleged relationships that drew public scrutiny. On Wall Street, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares dropped more than 4% to a 52-week low following the announcement, CNBC Indonesia reported. Broader technology indexes also recorded downward movement, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 0.39% to close at 25,366.09.
Managerial Dismissal at Old Trafford
In English football, Manchester United announced the departure of manager Michael Carrick, detikInet reported. The club parted ways with Carrick after a sequence of poor results pushed the team into the relegation zone of the English Premier League.
Carrick had previously taken charge on January 13, 2026, succeeding Ruben Amorim, cwibc.co.id stated. During the previous campaign under Carrick, the club secured 12 victories, three draws, and two losses across 17 matches, finishing third in the 2025/2026 league table with 71 points.
Social Media Users React to High-Profile Departures
| Figure | Former Role | Organization | Nature of Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibran Rakabuming Raka | Vice President | Republic of Indonesia | Resigned |
| Jensen Huang | President, CEO and board member | Nvidia | Resigned |
| Michael Carrick | Manager | Manchester United | Dismissed |
The simultaneous exits of three prominent figures across politics, technology, and sports prompted widespread commentary on Indonesian social media platforms Threads and X. Users circulated memes depicting the three leaders handing out doughnuts in an office setting, referencing a local tradition where departing employees purchase pastries as farewell treats for their colleagues, tekno.kompas.com reported.
