# Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

> Warren Buffett ends 50-year tenure as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, naming son Howard to lead
- Title: Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
- Summary: Warren Buffett ends 50-year tenure as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, naming son Howard to lead Buffett becomes chairman emeritus while son Howard takes over as…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/warren-buffett-steps-down-berkshire-hathaway-chairman-post-he-has-held-1970/19846402
- Published: 2026-09-18T11:09:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: warren buffett, berkshire hathaway, howard buffett, nfl, chairman, chairman emeritus, stock, fortune, news, local
## Buffett steps down
Warren Buffett ends 50 years as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus immediately.

> I have served Berkshire since 1965
## Howard Buffett takes over
Howard Buffett, who joined Berkshire Hathaway's board in 1993, becomes the new chairman.
## Buffett remains director
Buffett stays on Berkshire Hathaway's board as a director after stepping down as chairman.
## Buffett steps down as CEO
Buffett resigned as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO in late 2026, succeeded by Greg Abel.
## Buffett's fortune
Buffett's wealth, valued at over $140 billion in July 2026, has been built through Berkshire Hathaway stock.
## Key takeaway

Buffett becomes chairman emeritus while son Howard takes over as chairman