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CEO succession

FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network's "Countdown to the Closing Bell," May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
May 5, 2025

Warren Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

Warren Buffett will remain Berkshire Hathaway's chairman as Greg Abel becomes CEO in 2026, reassuring investors during a critical leadership transition.

FILE - Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Greg Abel is seen at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., on May 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
May 4, 2025

Who is Greg Abel, the executive picked to be successor to Warren Buffett?

Greg Abel, longtime Buffett deputy, will become Berkshire Hathaway CEO in 2025, bringing deep business insight and a strong work ethic to the role.

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