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Warren Buffett stepped down as the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the position for more than five decades. He became chairman in 1970 and had been associated with the company since 1965. Following his resignation, Buffett became chairman emeritus while continuing as a member of the board of directors. His son, Howard Buffett, was appointed as the new chairman under the company’s succession plan, while Greg Abel continues as CEO. During Buffett’s leadership, Berkshire Hathaway developed from a textile company into a diversified global conglomerate with major investments across various industries.