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Meet Warren Buffett’s son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire’s new chairman

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Meet Warren Buffett’s son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire’s new chairmanWorldPing
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What happened

He received top honors from Mexico, Colombia and Rwanda; he runs a family farm and held elected office.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:33:10 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Warren Buffett abruptly steps down as Berkshire chair as ‘Father Time’ wins, handing role to son Howard who will ‘guard its culture and values’

  2. Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years

  3. Meet Warren Buffett’s son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire’s new chairman

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