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Berkshire names Howard Buffett chairman as Warren Buffett becomes chairman emeritus

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(AWP Alliance News) - Berkshire Hathaway named Warren E. Buffett chairman emeritus effective immediately, keeping him on the board as a director. Howard G. Buffett was elected chairman. Howard Buffett has led the Howard G. Buffett Foundation since 1999 and previously served as a United Nations goodwill ambassador against hunger for the World Food Programme.

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Disclaimer: This news brief was created using generative artificial intelligence. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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