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Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman | Global News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:36
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 50 years, transitioning to chairman emeritus while remaining a director. His son Howard Buffett will take the helm, joining CEO Greg Abel—who already leads operations—to ensure continuity. Buffett praised the new duo, calling Abel the hands-on operator and Howard the guardian of cultu…
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Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 50 years, transitioning to chairman emeritus while remaining a director. His son Howard Buffett will take the helm, joining CEO Greg Abel—who already leads operations—to ensure continuity. Buffett praised the new duo, calling Abel the hands-on operator and Howard the guardian of culture and values. This deliberate, long-planned transition marks the end of an era for the legendary investor, whose legacy and principles are poi
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