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Conglomerate says the elder Buffett will step down as chair and take on role of chair emeritus Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ending more than six decades of leadership at the company he transformed into a global business empire. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- Conglomerate says the elder Buffett will step down as chair and take on role of chair emeritusS1
- Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ending more than six decades of leadership at the company he transformed into a global business empire. The 96-year-old investor… africa/">Radarr Africa.S2
- "Serving as your Chairman has been the privilege of a lifetime, and I have never taken your trust for granted. Father Time always wins. He has, however, been generous with me."S3
- Howard Buffett will chair the $1 trillion conglomerate as his father remains on its board in an advisory role.S4
- Warren Buffett is stepping down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and will be replaced by his son Howard. The billionaire will become chairman emeritus of the company, effective immediately. Alex Rajbhandari reports. (Source: Bloomberg)S5
- 96-year-old Warren Buffett steps down from leading Berkshire HathawayS6
- Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 56 years, becoming chairman emeritus. His son, Howard Buffett, is the new chairman. : https://punchng.com/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-chairman-after-56-years/S7
- This is the second post he has resigned from in a year. At the start of 2026, he stepped aside from the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Greg Abel took the mantle of the $1 trillion conglomerate from him.S8
