Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chair After 61 Years
The 96-year-old investor names his son Howard as successor, citing age and the desire to ensure the company's long-term stability.
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9 publishers have covered this in 13 articles since 18 Sept 2026. Axios published first, on 18 September at 10:44 UTC; The Hill News followed 1h 10m later. The most recent article, from Bloomberg Markets, appeared on 19 September at 12:46 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Axios (major outlet), The Hill News (major outlet), Washington Post Business (major outlet), The Guardian Business (major outlet), Bloomberg Markets (major outlet), Inc., Deutsche Welle, Entrepreneur, All Content from Business Insider.
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How it unfolded
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- AxiosWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
- The Hill NewsWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair
- Washington Post BusinessWarren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
- Inc.Warren Buffett Is Giving Up the Role He’s Held Since 1970. He Says 1 Thing Convinced Him the Time Was Right
- The Guardian BusinessWarren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years
- Deutsche WelleWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
- EntrepreneurWarren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman After 61 Years: ‘Father Time Always Wins’
- Inc.Warren Buffett Just Named His Son Chairman. Now His Grandson Is in the Spotlight
- Inc.Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down at 96. Here Are 7 Leadership Lessons From Berkshire
- Inc.Warren Buffett Has Worn the Same Watch for 40 Years. It’s Not Just About Being Frugal
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Sources
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- Buffett Son Takes Chair as Berkshire Transition Ends Bloomberg Markets ·
- Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years The Guardian Business ·
- Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Washington Post Business ·
- Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair The Hill News ·
- Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Axios ·
- Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire chairman. Here are 5 leadership lessons he leaves behind. All Content from Business Insider
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- 12 Warren Buffett Quotes Worth Remembering as He Steps Down From Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Warren Buffett Has Worn the Same Watch for 40 Years. It’s Not Just About Being Frugal Inc.
- Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down at 96. Here Are 7 Leadership Lessons From Berkshire Inc.
- Warren Buffett Just Named His Son Chairman. Now His Grandson Is in the Spotlight Inc.
- Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman After 61 Years: ‘Father Time Always Wins’ Entrepreneur
- Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Deutsche Welle
- Warren Buffett Is Giving Up the Role He’s Held Since 1970. He Says 1 Thing Convinced Him the Time Was Right Inc.
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- Warren Buffett
- Berkshire Hathaway
- Howard Buffett