Howard Buffett, el granjero que será el “guardián” del legendario conglomerado de su padre

Howard Buffett, son of Warren Buffett and heir to the legendary Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, will assume the role of "guardian" over the company, according to his father. In 2008, Warren Buffett noted that Howard's involvement would provide "an additional layer of protection" to the decisions of the billion-dollar empire. Now, at 71, Howard Buffett takes over as president of Berkshire Hathaway, with the responsibility of maintaining the values and culture instilled by his father.

As the non-executive president, Howie's role is to safeguard the company's culture and values, while investment management continues under the leadership of Greg Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett as executive president in January. Warren Buffett praised Greg's performance and announced his own retirement as president emeritus, with Howard succeeding him as president.

Howard Buffett's journey to this position has been marked by a diverse set of experiences, including his time as a county sheriff, director of various companies, and philanthropist. He has also delved into humanitarian efforts, such as addressing migration issues in Central America and providing aid in Ukraine. Despite studying at three universities, Howard eventually found his calling in agriculture and philanthropy.

His decision to take over as president of Berkshire Hathaway has been met with mixed reactions from analysts, with some viewing it as a safeguard for the company's vast investment portfolio and others questioning his operational experience.