Warren Buffett's Son Howard Buffett Appointed Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett's eldest son Howard Buffett has been appointed chairman of the board of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett will transition to honorary chairman while maintaining his position as a director. Berkshire Hathaway officially announced on the 18th that Howard Buffett had been named chairman of the board. The company noted that Howard Buffett has served as a director since 1993.

At 71 years old, Howard Buffett is described by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation as a farmer, former sheriff, and businessman. The foundation also identifies him as a photographer.