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Warren Buffett to Retire as Berkshire CEO, Greg Abel to Take Over

  • Warren Buffett announced on Saturday at Berkshire Hathaway's Omaha shareholder meeting that he will retire as CEO at the end of the year and recommend Greg Abel as his successor.
  • Buffett made this decision after a six-decade tenure, despite previously stating no intention to retire, reflecting his age of 94 and long-term succession planning with Abel.
  • Abel, 62, currently manages all noninsurance businesses at Berkshire and has been Buffett's designated successor for years, expected to lead the company effectively amid $347.7 billion in cash reserves.
  • Buffett announced that it is now appropriate for Greg to take over as CEO of the company by the end of the year, expressing confidence that Berkshire’s future will be stronger under Abel’s leadership.
  • The retirement marks the end of an era for Berkshire, with shareholders giving Buffett a standing ovation, and it signals confidence in continuity while leaving open questions about Abel’s investment choices.
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The world's most famous investor is ready to leave the leadership of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year: his resignation marks the end of an era

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After six decades at the helm of his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is stepping back. His fans saw it coming, his successor did not.

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Investor Warren Buffett will leave as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, which he announced at the annual shareholders' meeting.

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Warren Buffett's sense of good business made him an investor legend. At the age of 94, he started to withdraw from the top of his holding company. The announcement even surprised his successor.[more]]>

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Morningstar.com broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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