Berkshire Meeting Offers Glimpse of Post-Buffett Leadership
- Shareholders ask key deputies about energy, insurance units
- Buffett speaks on Kraft Heinz, tech investing at annual event
Warren Buffet tours the shopping floor ahead of the company's annual meeting in Omaha.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s annual shareholder meeting often features questions about the challenges and strategies of whoever succeeds Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett. This year, investors got to see the likely candidates in action.
When confronted on a question about succession, Buffett pointed out that deputies Greg Abel and Ajit Jain were there and available to take questions. The pair ended up fielding multiple queries on energy investments and insurance.