Warren Buffett explains Greg Abel succession choice and citizenship plans

11 articles · Updated · Barron's · May 2

At Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting, Buffett said Abel, born in Canada, is well on his way to becoming a US citizen.
Buffett said he chose Abel as his successor because he is "very, very, very smart about businesses" and strongly wants American citizenship.
Earlier, Buffett said Abel does everything he did "better in all cases", reinforcing the handover as the 95-year-old stepped back from centre stage.

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