Warren Buffett går av som styreleder: – Tiden vinner alltid

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced his retirement from the role of chief executive officer. His son, Howard Buffett, will assume the position as his successor. Buffett, who is 96 years old, stepped down as the company's leader at the start of the new year. Greg Abel, the CFO, took over the baton.

The retirement of Buffett marks the beginning of a long-term plan for the continuation of Berkshire Hathaway. The investor legend from Omaha led the company for six decades, during which the investment firm has been renowned for outperforming the market. Buffett has become a sort of cult figure among investors, portfolio managers, and the finance world at large. According to Bloomberg, his net worth is estimated at $145 billion, placing him at the 10th position on the list of the world's richest people.

At the beginning of August, Berkshire Hathaway's financial statements showed a profit of $12.9 billion for the first quarter, up from $11.2 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. The growth in operations was particularly driven by the energy sector, as well as railroads, construction, and services. After years of limited buying activity, Berkshire Hathaway opened its books under Abel's watch.