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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

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Warren Buffett, aged 96, has stepped down from his role as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and now holds the title of chairman emeritus. The announcement was made by the company on Friday morning. Howard Buffett, Warren's son and a board member since 1993, will take over as the new chairman.

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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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🔮 Buffett, 96, is now chairman emeritus of the company and will remain a director, Berkshire Hathaway said.

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Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the company announced in a statement published early on Friday, having served in the role since 1970.

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🔮 Buffett, 96, is now chairman emeritus of the company and will remain a director, Berkshire Hathaway said.

2026-09-18 · ABC News (US)

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman · assertive framing

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman The 96 year old is now chairman emeritus of the company. asserted

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Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the company announced in a statement published early on Friday, having served in the role since 1970. asserted

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Buffett, 96, is now chairman emeritus of the company and will remain a director, Berkshire Hathaway said. asserted

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His son, Howard Buffett, will take over as Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman, the statement added. asserted

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