Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

UPDATE - follow-up to Who Is Howard Buffett, the New Berkshire Hathaway Chairman? - The New York Times: Warren Buffett has stepped down from his role as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, passing the position to his son Howard Buffett. Earlier report (2026-09-19 01:54): Warren Buffett is stepping down from his role as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, handing over the leadership position. Howard Buffett is taking over as the new chairman of the company. The leadership change comes alongside other business developments, including business ties in Texas and broader market reactions on Wall Street.