Event Brief
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman
By The BriefBrief · Sources (10)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. His son, Howard, will become Berkshire Hathaway’s new chairman.
WHO: Warren Buffett
WHAT: Steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway; Howard Buffett will become the new chairman.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 6:58 AM ET
WHERE: Berkshire Hathaway
WHY: No specific reason was reported for Buffett’s decision to step down.
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