Meet Warren Buffett’s son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire’s new chairman
He received top honors from Mexico, Colombia and Rwanda; he runs a family farm and held elected office.
When Warren Buffett announced his retirement as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, his 71-year-old son Howard took over the role. Howard has led a diverse life, having farmed vast acres, served as a sheriff, photographed conflicts in over 100 countries, and run a foundation with $1 billion committed to regions like Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
He's received accolades from Mexico, Colombia, and Rwanda for his foundation's efforts. He's been a Berkshire director for 33 years and has overseen farms in Illinois, Arizona, and South Africa. Howard has run for elected office twice, first as a county commissioner in Nebraska and later as sheriff in Illinois. While Greg Abel continues running Berkshire's day-to-day operations, Howard's role is to protect the company's culture and values.
The Buffett family plans to distribute most of Warren Buffett's wealth, listed at $145 billion, through their children's foundations, rather than a single strategy.
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