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The company said its board unanimously voted on May 4, 2025 to appoint Greg Abel as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled May 8, 2025Period of report May 3, 2025Summary published (UTC) Oct 15, 2026

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The company said its board unanimously voted on May 4, 2025 to appoint Greg Abel as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026.
Berkshire said Warren Buffett, its Chairman and CEO, announced on May 3, 2025 that he would recommend Greg Abel be appointed Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made at a question-and-answer session ahead of the annual shareholders meeting.
Berkshire Hathaway said in its press release that Warren Buffett will remain Chairman of the Board after Greg Abel is appointed CEO.
The company said Greg Abel, 62, has been a director and Vice Chairman – Non-Insurance Operations since 2018. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company from 2008 to 2018. It also said there have been no transactions between Abel and the company since June 2022 in which the amount involved exceeded $120,000 and in which Abel had a material interest.

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Greg Abel to be named President and CEO effective January 1, 2026

The company said its board unanimously voted on May 4, 2025 to appoint Greg Abel as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2026.

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Warren Buffett announces CEO successor recommendation

Berkshire said Warren Buffett, its Chairman and CEO, announced on May 3, 2025 that he would recommend Greg Abel be appointed Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made at a question-and-answer session ahead of the annual shareholders meeting.

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Warren Buffett to remain Board Chairman

Berkshire Hathaway said in its press release that Warren Buffett will remain Chairman of the Board after Greg Abel is appointed CEO.

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Greg Abel background and related-party disclosure

The company said Greg Abel, 62, has been a director and Vice Chairman – Non-Insurance Operations since 2018. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company from 2008 to 2018. It also said there have been no transactions between Abel and the company since June 2022 in which the amount involved exceeded $120,000 and in which Abel had a material interest.

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