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Berkshire Hathaway Appoints Greg Abel As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · BRK-BAug 08, 2026•1 day ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Berkshire Hathaway

Greg Abel
OmahaManufacturingInsurtechInsurance

Description

Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in January following Warren Buffett's retirement. Abel's leadership comes as the company engages in significant stock repurchasing and investments, including a notable $10 billion investment in Google's parent company.

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Company

Berkshire Hathaway

Location

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Berkshire Hathaway and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, manufacturing, retailing and services. Common stock of the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading symbols BRK.A and BRK.B.

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