Berkshire Hathaway Confirms Greg Abel as Buffett's Successor
The board expresses strong confidence in Abel's leadership ahead of Warren Buffett's retirement.
- Berkshire Hathaway's board is confident in Greg Abel's ability to lead the company after Warren Buffett.
- Ron Olson, a longtime board member, praises Abel's understanding of Berkshire's principles and conservative management style.
- Abel's leadership skills were highlighted during his handling of a legal dispute with the Haslam family over a business acquisition.
- The board is considering future changes in policy, including the possibility of paying dividends.
- Abel is set to answer shareholder questions at the upcoming annual meeting, his first major public appearance in his new role.