Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades at the helm of the US conglomerate. His son Howard succeeds him as part of a long-planned transition, marking a new chapter for the group founded and led by the legendary investor, according to MyJoyOnline.
Warren Buffett, aged 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the US conglomerate he had led for six decades. His son Howard succeeds him as chairman of the board. Buffett becomes chairman emeritus, remains a board member and will continue to offer his “judgement and perspective”, according to a letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
The transition comes nine months after Buffett was replaced as chief executive by Greg Abel. Howard Buffett has served on the board since 1993 and will now take on its non-executive duties. Warren Buffett is particularly known for building one of the most successful investment records in recent history.
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