Berkshire Holds First Annual Meeting Under CEO Greg Abel
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are gathering for the conglomerate’s 2026 annual meeting, the first since Warren Buffett handed the chief executive role to Greg Abel at the start of the year. Abel is taking the stage in Buffett’s place, while Buffett is expected to be in the audience.
The company reported results just ahead of the meeting. Buffett said Berkshire “couldn’t have made a better decision” on Abel, described the transition as “100% successful,” and said Abel is “the right person.”
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@reutersBerkshire shareholders head to Greg Abel's first annual meeting, with Buffett expected in audience
@wsjThe conglomerate reported results just ahead of its annual shareholder meeting, where new CEO Greg Abel will take the stage in Warren Buffett’s place.
@cnbcBerkshire Hathaway hosts its 2026 annual meeting — its first since Warren Buffett passed the baton as CEO to Greg Abel at the start of the year. Track all of the day’s news and analysis here. ⬇️
@thetranscript_Buffett on Greg Abel: "We couldn't have made a better decision. that's been 100% successful. He's doing everything I did and then some. He's the right person"