Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, after holding the post since 1970

Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a major investment company he led for more than 50 years. The leadership change marks the end of a long tenure at the helm of one of the world's largest corporations.

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, after holding the post since 1970

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Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 10d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair and names son to replace him

InsiderLean Left· 10d ago

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire chairman. Here are 5 leadership lessons he leaves behind.

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 11d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 11d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son succeeds

BloombergLean Left· 11d ago

The New Buffett Chairing Berkshire’s Board Knows the Firm Well

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Inc.Center· 10d ago

Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down at 96. Here Are 7 Leadership Lessons From Berkshire

Inc.Center· 10d ago

Warren Buffett Just Named His Son Chairman. Now His Grandson Is in the Spotlight

BBC NewsCenter· 11d ago

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

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WPRI ProvidenceCenter· 11d ago

Billionaire Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he's held since 1970

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Billings GazetteLean Right· 9d ago

Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair

Billings GazetteLean Right· 9d ago

Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair, ending six-decade run

Not The BeeRight· 11d ago

Warren Buffet abruptly steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at age 96: "Father Time always wins"

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AL.comLean Right· 11d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman; replacement named

MLiveLean Right· 11d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman; replacement named

FortuneLean Right· 11d ago

Warren Buffett abruptly steps down as Berkshire chair as ‘Father Time’ wins, handing role to son Howard who will ‘guard its culture and values’

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 10d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 11d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

The GuardianLean Left· 11d ago

Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years

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