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Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire CEO in 2026

5/6/2025

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Warren Buffett will resign as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, announced at the annual meeting in Omaha.
Greg Abel, vice chairman of non-insurance operations, will take over the CEO role.
Following the announcement, Berkshire's stock dropped over 6%, despite a 13% year-to-date increase.
Buffett will continue as chairman, supporting Abel and the management team.
Abel brings 25 years of experience at Berkshire and is known for his strong leadership.

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Warren Buffett will resign as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, announced at the annual meeting in Omaha.
Greg Abel, vice chairman of non-insurance operations, will take over the CEO role.
Following the announcement, Berkshire's stock dropped over 6%, despite a 13% year-to-date increase.
Buffett will continue as chairman, supporting Abel and the management team.
Abel brings 25 years of experience at Berkshire and is known for his strong leadership.