Warren Buffett stays chairman as Greg Abel takes CEO role in 2026
When Warren Buffett announced at his annual shareholder meeting Saturday that he is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, he elevated a low-key 62-year-old Canadian executive named Greg Abel who has long been one of his top lieutenants.
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2 developments- May 3, 2025Greg Abel is the successor to Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. Here's how he got there
- May 5, 2025Warren Buffett to remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman, Greg Abel to become CEO at year-end, board votes
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Quiet for 512 daysLast development · May 5, 2025 — Warren Buffett to remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman, Greg Abel to become CEO at year-end, board votes
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