Warren Buffett Steps Down as CEO, Remains Active Chairman at Berkshire Hathaway

• Warren Buffett will step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO on Dec 31, 2025; Greg Abel takes over Jan 1, 2026.
• Buffett, 95, will remain active as Chairman, focusing on investments, shareholder letters, and philanthropy.
• He will continue to advise new CEO Greg Abel on investment decisions and major deals.
• Buffett transformed Berkshire from a textile mill into a $1 trillion empire, with a 5.5 million percent return in 60 years.
• His investment in Apple in 2016 became a game-changer, now Berkshire's largest holding.

Why It Matters: Buffett transitions from CEO but continues guiding Berkshire, emphasizing long-term value and philanthropy.