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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970

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Chapman, M. (2026, September 18). Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-chairman/article_4923cfe6-054a-58f6-9837-3cf08caf9176.html

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Warren Buffett is retiring from his position as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after over five decades in the role. At age 96, he will become chairman emeritus and immediately pass leadership to his son Howard, who has been on the board since 1993. This transition was part of a long-planned succession plan for the company.

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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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Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the conglomerate for more than 50 years. asserted

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Buffett, 96, will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately, the company said Friday. asserted

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His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway’s new chairman, part of a long-planned succession. asserted

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970

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