{ "id": 8269545, "title": "Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-chairman-8269545", "topic": "business", "section": "Business", "published": "2026-09-18T16:42:03.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Korea Times", "slug": "the-korea-times", "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260919/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-chairman" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett has resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the company announced on Friday. This marks the end of the respected investor's more than half a century of leading the group, which he transformed into a financial powerhouse. His resignation takes effect immediately, though he will continue to serve as a board member as chairman emeritus, Berkshire Hathaway stated in a declaration. Buffett's son Howard will assume the role of chairman, according to the statement. The 96-year-old had previously announced his intention to retire from leading the business empire last year. Initially a modest textile company, Berkshire Hathaway has expanded into a vast conglomerate under Buffett's guidance and has achieved a valuation of over $1 trillion on Wall Street, a first for an American firm outside the technology sector. Today, the conglomerate owns a diverse portfolio of businesses, ranging from Duracell batteries to U.S. insurer Geico, and holds shares in well-chosen companies, such as Coca-Cola and Bank of America.", "summary": "WASHINGTON — Influential U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate announced Friday. The news brings to an end the revered investor's more than half a century of running the group, which he turned into a financial behemoth. Buffett's resignation is \"effective immediately,\" although he will remain a member of the board of directors as…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 15, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Fast Company", "title": "Warren Buffett, Richard Branson, and Satya Nadella feel their hobbies make them more successful. 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