Berkshire Hathaway Enters 'Abel Era' as New CEO Signals Continuity in Investment Strategy

Warren Buffett officially stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on January 1, 2026, transferring leadership to Greg Abel, marking the beginning of the 'Abel Era'.

• Abel has signaled that the company’s core investment philosophy will remain unchanged, easing initial 'succession discount' jitters.
• The new leadership has already executed large, strategic deals, including a $4.3 billion stake in Google parent and the $10 billion OxyChem acquisition.