Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Updated on: September 18, 2026 / 11:57 AM EDT / CBS News

Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

TL;DR

  • Warren Buffett is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 96 years.
  • He will become chairman emeritus but will remain on the company's board.
  • Howard Buffett, Warren's son, will succeed him as chairman.
  • The transition follows Buffett's earlier resignation as CEO, with Greg Abel taking that role.
  • Buffett expressed confidence in Abel's leadership and the company's future.
  • Berkshire Hathaway has seen immense growth under Buffett's leadership, with shares gaining over 5,500,000% from 1965-2024.
  • The company became the first non-tech firm valued at over $1 trillion in 2024.