Greg Abel says Berkshire has leadership support network
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 2
Greg Abel says Berkshire has leadership support network
10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 2
Abel highlighted an "exceptional working relationship" with Ajit Jain and said he could also turn to Berkshire's other CEOs when making decisions.
He was answering an investor question about whether he has a sounding board comparable to Warren Buffett's longtime partnership with Charlie Munger.
Abel said Berkshire "will endure as a team", signalling continuity in the conglomerate's collaborative leadership approach as he takes over as chief executive.
With Abel at the helm, will Berkshire's legendary decentralized model withstand new challenges or need to adapt for the next era?
How might Greg Abel's approach to deploying Berkshire's record cash pile differ from Warren Buffett's, and what risks might this bring?