Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair, becomes chairman emeritus

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 18 Sep 2026, 7:39 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Berkshire Hathaway names Howard Buffett, a director since 1993, as chairman.

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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair, becomes chairman emeritus

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