Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Tue Jun 17 2025 01:06:07 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, reveals his decision to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, handing leadership to Greg Abel.


At 94, Warren Buffett, famously known as the Oracle of Omaha, has announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, effective at the end of the year. At his annual meeting filled with 40,000 attendees in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett expressed confidence in his chosen successor, Greg Abel, who will take over the leadership role. The news took many by surprise, including Abel himself, though Buffett had selected him as a successor four years prior. Notably committed to the company, Buffett stated he would not be selling any of his stock, proposing instead to give it away. The meeting revealed an outpouring of admiration from business leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook, highlighting Buffett's immense impact on investment strategies and philanthropy. Despite his wealth, Buffett's lifestyle remains humble as he continues to advocate for better global trade relations.

Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, reveals his decision to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, handing leadership to Greg Abel.

At 94, Warren Buffett, famously known as the Oracle of Omaha, has announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, effective at the end of the year. At his annual meeting filled with 40,000 attendees in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett expressed confidence in his chosen successor, Greg Abel, who will take over the leadership role. The news took many by surprise, including Abel himself, though Buffett had selected him as a successor four years prior. Notably committed to the company, Buffett stated he would not be selling any of his stock, proposing instead to give it away. The meeting revealed an outpouring of admiration from business leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook, highlighting Buffett's immense impact on investment strategies and philanthropy. Despite his wealth, Buffett's lifestyle remains humble as he continues to advocate for better global trade relations.

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