Greg Abel’s Hardest Job at Berkshire Will Be Saying “No”
Greg Abel’s Hardest Job at Berkshire Will Be Saying “No.”
Most CEO transitions reward bold moves.
Berkshire rewards restraint.
Greg Abel became CEO on January 1, 2026, succeeding Warren Buffett, who remains chairman.
Berkshire’s model is simple to describe: decentralization, trust, patience, culture.
Executing it is hard, because the pressure never stops:
➤ “Modernize” the portfolio
➤ “Streamline” the structure
➤ “Do something” with the cash
➤ “Put your stamp on it”
Abel’s challenge isn’t becoming Buffett.
It’s preserving the machine Buffett built while resisting the constant pull to prove himself with visible change.
At Berkshire, success will show up in what he refuses to change.
What do you think is the hardest part of following a generational leader?
🔗Source: Meet Greg Abel, the New Boss of Berkshire Hathaway
