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A West Des Moines Resident Is Succeeding Warren Buffett

By Mandy Billings May 5, 2025 | 10:14 AM

(Omaha, NE) — A West Des Moines resident has been appointed to succeed Warren Buffett in 2026.

The Board of Directors for Berkshire Hathaway unanimously approved Greg Abel to become the company’s President and CEO effective January first of next year. Buffet announced at Berkshire’s Annual Shareholder’s meeting last weekend that he would be stepping down from his post. He recommended Abel for the position. Buffett will remain the Chairman of the company’s board of directors.

Abel currently serves as Berkshire’s Vice-Chair of Non-Insurance Operations.

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