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Mr. Buffett stepped down as chief executive of the company at the end of last year, and a longtime lieutenant, Greg Abel, took over.
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Warren Buffett stepped down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, and Greg Abel took over the role.
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{
    "date": "end of 2025",
    "event": "CEO transition",
    "person_1": "Warren Buffett",
    "person_2": "Greg Abel",
    "organization": "Berkshire Hathaway"
}
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Business Corporate Governance
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/business/warren-buffett-berkshire-chairman.html

Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, naming his son, Howard G. Buffett, as his replacement. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus, continuing a long-planned leadership transition.

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