Warren Buffett Steps Aside After 50 Years Leading Berkshire

Warren E. Buffett left his job as head of Berkshire Hathaway on September 18, 2026, in Omaha, after more than 50 years, Berkshire said. He takes the honorary title Chairman Emeritus and keeps a board seat, like a coach staying to advise. Greg Abel became chief executive in late 2025. I see this as steady handover, not a break.