Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on May 5, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleBerkshire Hathaway appoints Greg Abel as CEO, with Warren Buffett staying as chairman, marking a leadership transition after six decades.
(Reuters) -Berkshire Hathaway's board voted unanimously to name Greg Abel president and CEO starting next year, while Warren Buffett will stay on as chairman, CNBC reported on Monday, citing sources.
The move officially initiates the transition that will see Buffett step aside after six decades at the helm of the conglomerate. Buffett surprised shareholders on Saturday, when he said he would step down as CEO at the end of the year.
Abel and most of Berkshire's board of directors were not aware of his plans prior to the announcement. Buffett had said the conglomerate's board would meet on Sunday to discuss the transition.
Having Buffett in the chair role could add a layer of stability and reassure investors as Abel takes over from an iconic figure whose reputation and legacy loom large.
Class B shares of the company were down nearly 2% in premarket trading.
(Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
Greg Abel has been unanimously voted as the new president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway starting next year.
Warren Buffett will remain as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, providing stability during the transition.
Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway were down nearly 2% in premarket trading following the announcement.
Most of Berkshire's board of directors, including Greg Abel, were not aware of Buffett's plans prior to the announcement.
Having Buffett in the chair role could add a layer of stability and reassure investors as Abel takes over from an iconic figure.
Explore more articles in the Finance category
