# Howard Buffett

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-18**: Buffett steps down as chairman — Berkshire Hathaway announces Warren Buffett, 96, is stepping down as chairman effective immediately.
- **2026-09-18**: Howard Buffett named chairman — Howard Buffett becomes the new chairman while Warren Buffett assumes the title of chairman emeritus.
- **1970**: Warren Buffett becomes Berkshire Hathaway chairman — Buffett assumes the chairman role, beginning a tenure that would span more than five decades.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Buffett Ends 56-Year Berkshire Chair Reign; Son Howard Takes Over
2026-09-19 00:13:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 56 years, handing the role to his son Howard effective immediately. The transition raises questions for investors about governance, capital allocation, and the future of one of America's largest conglomerates.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/warren-buffett-steps-down-berkshire-chairman-howard-finance

### Buffett leaves Berkshire chair after 61 years with 19.7% CAGR
2026-09-18 11:40:27 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Warren Buffett cedes the chairman seat he held since 1965 to his son Howard, while Greg Abel stays CEO. Berkshire's $1 trillion valuation and 19.7% annualized shareholder returns now depend on a formal transition that leaves Buffett as chairman emeritus and director.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/berkshire-buffett-chairman-succession-finance

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