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

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What happened

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway late in 2025…

Key facts

  • Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway late in 2025…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:28:50 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'

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Buffett, 96, will become chair emeritus and remain director as his son, Howard, will step in as company’s new chair Warren Buffett is stepping down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the conglomerate for more than 50 years.

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