8-K
filed May 8, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
ticker BRK-B
CIK 0001067983
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Berkshire Hathaway appoints Greg Abel as CEO effective Jan 1, 2026; Buffett remains Chairman
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
- Warren Buffett recommends Greg Abel as CEO on May 3; Board unanimously votes May 4.
- Greg Abel, age 62, previously Vice Chairman – Non-Insurance Operations since 2018; CEO of BHE 2008-2018.
- Greg Abel appointed President and CEO effective January 1, 2026; Warren Buffett remains Chairman.
- No family relationship or material transactions between Abel and Berkshire since June 2022.
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