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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

NPR Business · September 18, 2026 at 6:58 AM

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years.

His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman (Image credit: Nati Harnik)

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

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