Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman, Son Howard Succeeds Him
Warren Buffett, aged 96, is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ending an era at the $1 trillion conglomerate and marking a major leadership transition.
Read the full story → · Latest coverage 18 Sept 2026, 10:49 am UTC
Key moments · 4
Warren Buffett announces resignation as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
CNBC ↗Buffett cites age and passage of time in letter to shareholders
The New York Times ↗Buffett's exit marks end of six-decade leadership at Berkshire Hathaway
The Wall Street Journal Tech ↗Howard Buffett's succession follows earlier CEO transition
MarketWatch ↗
