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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chair

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, with his son Howard taking over the role after six decades of leadership.

Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced he will step down from his post after more than six decades of service. His 71-year-old son, Howard Buffett, has been appointed as the new chairperson, with Buffett himself becoming chairperson emeritus and retaining a seat on the company's board of directors. This change was announced on Friday, September 18.

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