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Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than five decades in the role, becoming chairman emeritus immediately. His son, Howard Buffett, who has been a board member since 1993, will take over as the new chairman. Greg Abel, who succeeded Buffett as CEO late last year, praised Buffett's unparalleled impact on the company and its culture.

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Warren Buffett, aged 96, stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a position he held since 1970, to become chairman emeritus effective immediately. His son, Howard Buffett, who has been on the board since 1993, will take over as the new chairman. Buffett had previously handed over CEO duties to his hand-picked successor, Greg Abel, in late 2022. In a letter to shareholders, Buffett expressed confidence in Abel and Howard's leadership while emphasizing that the company’s culture and values would remain intact under their guidance.

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“Both articles report on Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on the same date with identical details.”

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“Both articles report on Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and his son Howard taking over, at the same date and involving the same individuals.”

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“Both articles describe Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman on the same day, with his son Howard taking over the role.”

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“Both articles describe Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on the same day, with Howard Buffett taking over the position.”

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“Both articles report on Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and Howard Buffett taking over, occurring on the same date.”

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“Both articles report on Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard G. Buffett taking over as chairman, at the same date.”

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“Both articles describe Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and being replaced by his son Howard, with identical details about timing and succession.”

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“Both articles describe Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on the same day and involving the same succession plan.”

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“Both articles report on Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard taking over the role, at the same time.”

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“Both articles describe Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on the same date and immediately becoming chairman emeritus, with Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman.”

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years.

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🔮 The company said Friday that the 96 year-old Buffett will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately.

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman · assertive framing

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. asserted

Buffett → step → years

The company said Friday that the 96 year-old Buffett will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately. asserted

Buffett → say → role

His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman. asserted

son → become → ?

Howard Buffett has served as a Berkshire Hathaway board member since 1993. asserted

Buffett → serve → 1993

Warren Buffett will remain a director. asserted

Buffett → remain → ?

He had served as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman since 1970. asserted

He → serve → 1970

Buffett stepped down as CEO of the company late last year. asserted

Buffett → step → company

He was succeeded by Greg Abel. asserted

He → succeed → Abel

"Warren's impact on Berkshire and its owners is without parallel in the history of American business," Abel said in a statement. asserted

Abel → say → statement

"The culture Warren built and the values he championed will remain at the heart of Berkshire, and Howard will be their guardian." asserted

Howard → build → Berkshire

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

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