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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 56 years

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 56 years

Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the $1 trillion conglomerate he led for over 50 years. His son, Howard Buffett, 71, who has been on the board since 1993, will immediately take over the role. Warren Buffett will remain a director and chairman emeritus, having previously left his CEO post in May 2025.

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