The legendary investor exits his longtime role, placing Greg Abel at the forefront of future strategy.
Also announcing a $4.1 billion USD donation of Berkshire Hathway shares to five other foundations.
“If something were to happen to me tonight, it would be Greg who’d take over tomorrow morning.”
Joining the ranks of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates.
To focus on “philanthropic priorities.”
But the deal fell through.
Has the tech-wary investment wizard finally softened?