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    Howard Buffett

    Chairman of the board, Berkshire Hathaway

    Chairman of the board, Berkshire Hathaway

    Background

    Howard Buffett is an American businessman, former politician, philanthropist, photographer, farmer, and conservationist.

    He became chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway on September 18, 2026, when his father stepped down from the role.

    Key facts

    Born
    December 16, 1954source
    Berkshire Hathaway role
    chairman of the board, effective immediatelysource
    Date named chairman
    September 18, 2026source
    Chocó schools
    support for the reconstruction of 10 more schoolssource
    Quibdó visit
    visited Quibdó alongside Shakira on August 17, 2026source

    WYDE coverage of Howard Buffett

    Sources

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    Who gives, who receives, and what it funds. Every Friday.