About
Gregory E. Abel has been a director of Berkshire Hathaway since 2018 and became the company's Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026, succeeding Warren Buffett. He previously served as Berkshire's Vice Chairman - Non-Insurance Operations from 2018 to 2025. From 2008 to 2018 he was Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company (BHE), a wholly owned subsidiary, and served as BHE's Chairman until July 2025. Abel brings 33 years of experience in various positions at BHE and eight years overseeing Berkshire's non-insurance businesses.
Roles
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Chief Executive Officer & Director · Current role
2018–present
Berkshire Hathaway
Vice Chairman - Non-Insurance Operations
2018-2025
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company
Chief Executive Officer
2008-2018
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company
Chairman · Served as BHE's Chairman until July 2025.
2011-2025
External Roles
The Kraft Heinz Company
Director
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AEGIS Insurance Services Inc.
Director
2016-2023
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Director and Chairman Emeritus
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
All Other Compensation
17500
Also at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.