Howard Buffett to chair Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and the conglomerate said his son Howard would succeed him under a longstanding succession plan. CNBC quoted the elder Buffett saying that father time always wins. Berkshire said Warren Buffett would remain connected to the company as chairman emeritus.
Why it matters
The planned handover separates Berkshire's chairmanship from day-to-day leadership while preserving continuity after Warren Buffett's long tenure.
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Part of the September 19, 2026 brief.