Berkshire Hathaway is led by investor Warren Buffett, widely known as the “Oracle of Omaha.”
Buffett began buying shares in Berkshire Hathaway in the 1960s and eventually transformed the struggling textile company into a diversified holding company. Its businesses and investments have included insurance, railroads, utilities, manufacturing, retail and large stakes in public corporations.
Charlie Munger was Buffett’s longtime business partner and Berkshire’s vice chairman, so he is a plausible alternative. However, Buffett was the company’s chairman and chief executive for decades. Benjamin Graham was Buffett’s influential teacher and an early value-investing pioneer, not Berkshire’s leader.
Berkshire’s market value reflects both its operating subsidiaries and its investment portfolio. The company is also known for annual shareholder meetings in Omaha, Nebraska, which attract investors from around the world.