Who is designated as the next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway?

Greg Abel was designated as the next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

Warren Buffett confirmed Abel as his chosen successor in 2021, ending years of speculation about who would eventually lead the conglomerate. Abel had already become one of Berkshire's most senior executives, serving as vice chairman in charge of non-insurance operations.

His background was rooted in energy rather than traditional Wall Street investing. He joined the company through MidAmerican Energy, later Berkshire Hathaway Energy, and became chairman and CEO of that business. His operating experience overseeing large subsidiaries helped distinguish him from investment managers such as Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.

The wording is now historical rather than prospective: Abel became Berkshire Hathaway's president and CEO on January 1, 2026, while Warren Buffett remained chairman. Howard Buffett is associated with the board's future chairmanship discussion, not the CEO succession.