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Warren Buffett to remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman, Greg Abel to become CEO at year-end, board votes

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Berkshire Hathaway board votes unanimously on Sunday to make Greg Abel president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2026 .

Buffett shocked shareholders and Abel by announcing he would be asking the board to replace him as CEO at year-end .

Buffett did not make it clear at the time whether this would mean he would relinquish the chairman title as well.

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