Howard Buffett to Lead Berkshire Board After Transition
Greg Abel remains CEO as the conglomerate completes its long-planned leadership shift
Yuna · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 min
Bloomberg Markets reports that Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades, becoming chairman emeritus. His son Howard Buffett is taking over the board, while Greg Abel remains CEO.
Howard Buffett has served as a Berkshire director since 1993. According to Bloomberg News Insurance Reporter Alex Rajbhandari, he holds the responsibility of protecting the firm’s ethos and principles. The move completes the conglomerate’s long-planned leadership transition.
Source: Bloomberg Markets
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