Berkshire had stated earlier, as quoted by media reports, that Abel will ultimately be responsible for stock-picking, identifying acquisitions, deciding where to deploy capital across Berkshire’s numerous businesses, and overseeing the operations of those companies.
brand makers
S
Storyboard09-12-2025, 09:18

Abel starts Berkshire leadership reshuffle as he prepares to succeed Buffett

  • Incoming Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is initiating a leadership reshuffle following recent senior departures.
  • Todd Combs, an investment manager, and Marc Hamburg, CFO, are leaving Berkshire Hathaway.
  • Combs will join JPMorgan as a special advisor to CEO Jamie Dimon, helping to invest $10 billion.
  • Abel has promoted NetJets CEO Adam Johnson to oversee Berkshire's consumer, service, and retail businesses.
  • Abel will be responsible for stock-picking, acquisitions, capital deployment, and overseeing operations.

Why It Matters: New CEO Greg Abel's leadership changes signal Berkshire Hathaway's future direction.

More like this

Loading more articles...