Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman After Six Decades

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    "title": "Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman After Six Decades - BBN Times",
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    "excerpt": "Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ending a six-decade run at the helm of the $1 trillion conglomerate and completing one of the most closely watched corporate successions in American business history. The 96-year-old investor announced the move in a letter to shareholders on Friday, effective immediately. Buffett will become chairman emeritus and remain a director on the company's board, continuing to offer what the company described as his \"judgment and perspective.\" His son, Howard Buffett, has been elected as the new chairman. Greg Abel, who took over as chief executive officer at the start of 2026, continues to run the company's day-to-day operations. Susan Decker remains lead independent director. The transition completes a plan that has unfolded in stages over the past eighteen months. Buffett first announced his intention to step down as CEO at Berkshire's annual meeting in May 2025, surprising shareholders and analysts despite his age. Abel formally assumed the CEO role on 1 January 2026, while Buffett retained the chairman's post during a transition period. \"Father Time always wins,\" Buffett wrote in his letter. \"He has, however, been generous with me. He has given me the opportunity to see Berkshire reach a point where I am more confident than ever about what lies ahead.\" The timing, Buffett noted, coincided with his recent 96th...",
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