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How the Berkshire Board Plans for Life After Buffett
Episode 82 of Boardroom Conversations digs into Berkshire Hathaway's board composition and succession planning as Warren Buffett turns 95 in August 2026. We explore how the board has gradually shifted power to Greg Abel, the role of independent directors like Ken Chenault and Charlotte Guyman, and the structural decision to split the chairman and CEO roles. With $325 billion in cash and a sprawling portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries, Berkshire faces a governance challenge unlike any other company. Lucas and Luna walk through the board's long-termist philosophy, the succession…
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