Warren Buffett
Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (1970–Present)
Warren Buffett has served as Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway for 56 years 6 months (20,640 days), holding office continuously since May 10, 1970. At present, Warren Buffett ranks as the #2 longest-serving chief executive among tracked global leaders in the database.
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- None (Founding CEO)
- Successor
- Active (In office)
- Global Tenure Rank
- #2 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Jan 1, 1839 (Omaha, Nebraska)
- Known Aliases
- Oracle of Omaha
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Elected CEO and Chairman
Formally took control of Berkshire Hathaway as Chairman and CEO, converting a textile mill into an investment powerhouse.
GEICO Acquisition Completed
Acquired remaining outstanding shares of GEICO, making it a wholly owned Berkshire subsidiary.
BNSF Railway Acquisition
Completed the landmark $44 billion acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
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