US EditionWarren Buffett to remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman, Greg Abel to become CEO at year-end, board votes
- Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025 while remaining chairman of the board after the board’s approval on Sunday in Omaha.
- Buffett chose Greg Abel, a 62-year-old veteran executive who has managed Berkshire’s non-insurance businesses since 2018, as his successor to lead the company starting in 2026.
- Berkshire Hathaway, transformed from a textile firm into a large conglomerate owning companies like See's Candies, BNSF Railway, and major insurers, faces economic challenges including tariff shocks and a possible recession.
- Buffett expressed strong support for Abel at the annual meeting attended by 40,000 people, noting that Abel works harder and manages the company effectively. Meanwhile, Abel committed to continuing Berkshire’s established investment strategy and preserving its solid financial foundation.
- The transition aims to sustain Berkshire’s six-decade success despite investor concerns, with Buffett continuing as chairman and holding 30% control, while Abel assumes expanded roles including insurance oversight and cash management.
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