Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair

The Hill - Sep 18, 2026

Warren Buffett announced Friday he will step down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway, the company he has led for more than 60 years.  The billionaire investor, who recently turned 96, will remain on the company’s board as chair emeritus. He named his son, Howard Buffett, as the next chair, effective immediately.  In a letter to...

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