Berkshire names Howard Buffett chairman as Warren Buffett becomes chairman emeritus
Howard Buffett background
Howard Buffett has led the Howard G. Buffett Foundation since 1999; previously served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador Against Hunger.
Berkshire names new chairman
Berkshire Hathaway named Warren E. Buffett chairman emeritus, effective immediately; he remains a director.
Howard G. Buffett was elected chairman; he has been a Berkshire director since 1993.
