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Greg Abel

Vice Chairman, Non-Insurance Operations, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Greg Abel is vice chairman for non-insurance operations at Berkshire Hathaway and the designated successor to Warren Buffett as chief executive. He built his career in the energy industry and led Berkshire Hathaway Energy before taking on oversight of the company's broad portfolio of non-insurance businesses.

At a Glance

Based in
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Nationality
American (born in Canada)
Born
1962
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, University of Alberta.
Energy & UtilitiesOperations ManagementCapital Allocation

Career history

  1. 2018–presentVice Chairman, Non-Insurance OperationsBerkshire Hathaway Inc.
  2. 2008–2018Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerBerkshire Hathaway Energy
  3. 1990s–2008President & Chief Executive OfficerMidAmerican Energy

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