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Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, transitioning to chairman emeritus as part of a planned succession. Howard Buffett takes over as chairman while Greg Abel continues as CEO, marking an orderly leadership change at the $1 trillion conglomerate.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 10 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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You must adjust your market assumptions as Berkshire Hathaway faces execution risk without Buffett’s direct capital decisions. Leadership has shifted but maintaining company culture under new chairs will dictate how well Berkshire adapts to changing investment markets.
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10 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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