Berkshire Gets New Daily Boss After Buffett's 60 Years in Charge

Greg Abel took over as Berkshire Hathaway's chief executive, like a shop's manager, at the start of 2026, ending Warren Buffett's 60-year run leading the company. Buffett was 95 at the handover and will stay on as chairman. For everyday savers, Abel now runs daily business and decides how to use the company's cash.