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Todd Combs Leaves Berkshire to Head Investing for JPMorgan’s Security and Resiliency Initiative

The move comes during Berkshire’s succession reshuffle ahead of Greg Abel’s planned 2026 takeover.

Overview

  • Combs will join JPMorgan in January to direct investments focused on defense, aerospace, healthcare, and energy.
  • He stepped down from JPMorgan’s board effective immediately and will serve as a special advisor to CEO Jamie Dimon.
  • Geico operating chief Nancy Pierce was promoted to CEO following Combs’ departure from Berkshire.
  • JPMorgan’s Strategic Investment Group, part of the initiative, is reported at about $10 billion in capital.
  • Berkshire also detailed leadership changes including CFO Marc Hamburg’s planned 2027 retirement, Charles Chang’s 2026 succession, NetJets chief Adam Johnson’s expanded remit, and Michael Sullivan’s appointment as general counsel.