Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, after holding the post since 1970
Also reported by Guardian Business, The Hill, Axios
Summary
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years in the role. His son, Howard Buffett, will take over as chairman, while Greg Abel continues as CEO, marking a planned leadership transition at the $1 trillion company.Key Facts
- Warren Buffett served as Berkshire Hathaway chairman since 1970 and joined the company in 1965.
- At 96 years old, Buffett will become chairman emeritus and remain a director.
- Howard Buffett, Warren’s son, will be the new chairman and has been on the board since 1993.
- Greg Abel became CEO earlier in 2024 but Buffett remains influential.
- Berkshire Hathaway is a $1 trillion conglomerate, one of the first non-tech companies to reach that value.
- Under Buffett’s leadership, the company’s returns almost doubled the S&P 500 index rate.
- Buffett has donated about $66 billion in stock to charity since 2006.
- The succession plan aims to keep the company’s culture and values intact while adapting to future markets.
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