Meet Warren Buffett's son Howard, a former sheriff, war photographer, and now, Berkshire's new chairman
When Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on Friday, the job passed to his 71-year-old son who has spent most of his life doing things that look nothing like his father’s.
TL;DR
- Howard Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, is now the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.
- His career is diverse, including farming, serving as an elected sheriff, and photography in war zones.
- He runs a foundation focused on food security and humanitarian aid in conflict zones.
- As chairman, his primary role is to protect Berkshire Hathaway's culture and values, not operational management.
- Greg Abel, the CEO, will continue to manage the company's day-to-day operations and strategic investments.
- Howard will serve alongside his father and former Yahoo President Susan Decker on the board.