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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.

7 publishers · 11 articles · first seen 18 Sept 2026 · updated 13h ago

First reported by Axios, 1h 09m ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. AxiosWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
  2. The Hill NewsWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair
  3. Washington Post BusinessWarren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
  4. Inc.Warren Buffett Is Giving Up the Role He’s Held Since 1970. He Says 1 Thing Convinced Him the Time Was Right
  5. The Guardian BusinessWarren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years
  6. Deutsche WelleWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
  7. EntrepreneurWarren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman After 61 Years: ‘Father Time Always Wins’
  8. Inc.Warren Buffett Just Named His Son Chairman. Now His Grandson Is in the Spotlight
  9. Inc.Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down at 96. Here Are 7 Leadership Lessons From Berkshire
  10. Inc.Warren Buffett Has Worn the Same Watch for 40 Years. It’s Not Just About Being Frugal
  11. Inc.12 Warren Buffett Quotes Worth Remembering as He Steps Down From Berkshire Hathaway

Sources

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  1. Warren Buffett steps down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years The Guardian Business ·
  2. Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Washington Post Business ·
  3. Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair The Hill News ·
  4. Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Axios ·
  5. 12 Warren Buffett Quotes Worth Remembering as He Steps Down From Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
  6. Warren Buffett Has Worn the Same Watch for 40 Years. It’s Not Just About Being Frugal Inc.
  7. Warren Buffett Just Stepped Down at 96. Here Are 7 Leadership Lessons From Berkshire Inc.
  8. Warren Buffett Just Named His Son Chairman. Now His Grandson Is in the Spotlight Inc.
  9. Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman After 61 Years: ‘Father Time Always Wins’ Entrepreneur
  10. Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Deutsche Welle
  11. Warren Buffett Is Giving Up the Role He’s Held Since 1970. He Says 1 Thing Convinced Him the Time Was Right Inc.

In this story

  • Warren Buffett
  • Berkshire Hathaway
  • Howard Buffett