Warren Buffett, 96, said in a shareholder letter he will relinquish the
chairmanship of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) and become honorary chairman
effective immediately, while remaining a board member. Under the company’s
long-standing succession plan, Howard Buffett will succeed him as chairman;
Susan Decker will remain lead independent director. The move follows Greg Abel’s
promotion to CEO about nine months ago, when Buffett retained the chairman role.