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Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, names his son to replace him

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Reuters. (2026, September 18). Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, names his son to replace him. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/business/berkshire-hathaway-names-warren-buffett-as-chairman-emeritus/

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Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at age 96 and has been appointed chairman emeritus. His son, Howard Buffett, who has served on the board since 1993, will take over as chairman. In a letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett noted that time eventually prevails but expressed gratitude for his tenure. Ajit Jain, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway's non-insurance businesses, emphasized that Howard will uphold the company culture and values established by Warren.

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Warren Buffett, aged 96, stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a position he held since 1970, to become chairman emeritus effective immediately. His son, Howard Buffett, who has been on the board since 1993, will take over as the new chairman. Buffett had previously handed over CEO duties to his hand-picked successor, Greg Abel, in late 2022. In a letter to shareholders, Buffett expressed confidence in Abel and Howard's leadership while emphasizing that the company’s culture and values would remain intact under their guidance.

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Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett, its former CEO and the world’s most revered investor, has been named chairman emeritus, effective immediately. asserted

Buffett → say → Friday

“Father Time always wins. asserted

Time → win → ?

He has, however, been generous with me,” Buffett, 96, wrote in a letter to shareholders. asserted

Buffett → write → shareholders

The conglomerate named his son, Howard Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, as chairman. asserted

conglomerate → name → chairman

“As Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Buffett will remain a member of the Board of Directors and will continue to offer his valued judgment and perspective,” Berkshire said in a statement. asserted

Berkshire → remain → statement

Buffett transformed the company from a struggling textile business into an investment giant worth more than $1 trillion. asserted

Buffett → transform → giant

Known for his long-term strategy and focus on buying high-quality businesses at reasonable prices, Buffett delivered steady gains that outpaced broader markets, making him a trusted steward of capital. asserted

him → know → capital

“The culture Warren built and the values he championed will remain at the heart of Berkshire, and Howard will be their guardian,” Abel said in a statement. asserted

Abel → build → statement

Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, names his son to replace him

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