Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

New York Times - Sep 18, 2026

“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus.

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