Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970
Warren Buffett. File photo credit: AP Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. Mr. Buffett, 96, will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately, the company said Friday (September 19, 2026). His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway’s…