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Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

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What happened

Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

Key facts

  • Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:15:02 UTC.

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  1. Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

  2. Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970

  3. Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'

  4. Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

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