BRK-B Leadership & Board
18 key people at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B
Executives
Warren E. Buffett
Chairman (Chief Executive Officer until end of 2025)
The "Oracle of Omaha" led Berkshire from 1965 until stepping down as CEO at the end of 2025, transforming it from a textile company into a $1T+ conglomerate. Legendary value investor and capital allocator.
Gregory E. Abel
Chief Executive Officer
Succeeded Buffett as CEO on January 1, 2026. Oversees all non-insurance businesses including BNSF Railway and Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Joined via MidAmerican Energy acquisition.
Ajit Jain
Vice Chairman, Insurance Operations
Oversees all insurance operations including GEICO, General Re, and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group. Joined Berkshire in 1986; renowned for underwriting complex risks.
Marc D. Hamburg
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
CFO since 1992. Oversees financial reporting, treasury functions, and regulatory compliance. Key to maintaining Berkshire's conservative capital structure.
Todd Combs
Investment Manager & CEO of GEICO
Manages a portion of Berkshire's equity portfolio. Also serves as CEO of GEICO, Berkshire's flagship auto insurer. Joined Berkshire in 2010.
Ted Weschler
Investment Manager
Manages a significant portion of Berkshire's investment portfolio. Former hedge fund manager who joined in 2012. Focuses on healthcare, technology, and financials.
Daniel J. Jaksich
Vice President & Principal Accounting Officer
Manages accounting policies and financial reporting across Berkshire's vast subsidiary network.
Board of Directors
Howard G. Buffett
Director
Board
Eldest son of Warren Buffett. Potential future non-executive chairman. Chairman and CEO of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation focused on global food security.
Susan A. Buffett
Director
Board
Daughter of Warren Buffett. Chair of the Sherwood Foundation. Brings philanthropic and governance perspective to the board.
Stephen B. Burke
Director
Board
Former CEO of NBCUniversal. Held executive roles at Comcast and The Walt Disney Company. Brings media and consumer industry expertise.
Kenneth I. Chenault
Director
Board
Former Chairman and CEO of American Express, one of Berkshire's key equity holdings. Serves on boards of General Catalyst and Airbnb.
Christopher C. Davis
Director
Board
Portfolio manager at Davis Selected Advisers. Value investment philosophy closely aligned with Berkshire's. Provides capital allocation and market insight.
Susan L. Decker
Director
Board
Former CFO and President of Yahoo!. Also serves on Costco board. Brings digital transformation and financial management expertise.
Charlotte Guyman
Director
Board
Former Microsoft executive. Provides strategic input on board governance, ESG factors, and stakeholder representation.
Thomas S. Murphy Jr.
Director
Board
Son of legendary media executive Tom Murphy Sr., a close confidant of Warren Buffett. Ensures continuity of values in the post-Buffett transition.
Ronald L. Olson
Director
Board
Partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, the firm co-founded by late Vice Chairman Charlie Munger. Expert in corporate governance and legal affairs.
Wallace R. Weitz
Director
Board
Founder of Weitz Investment Management. Respected value investor in the Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett tradition.
Meryl B. Witmer
Director
Board
General partner at Eagle Capital Partners. Brings decades of public market investment expertise and disciplined valuation approach.