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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Buffett's son Howard will replace him as chairman, as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:04:02 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

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