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Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren E. Buffett, who turned the company into one of the most successful investment firms in history and became the sage of American capitalism, was stepping down as its chairman.
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On September 18, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway announced that Warren E. Buffett was stepping down as its chairman.
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Berkshire Hathaway
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-18",
    "action": "Stepping down as chairman",
    "person": "Warren E. Buffett",
    "organization": "Berkshire Hathaway"
}
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Business Corporate Governance
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September 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
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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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