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Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway furthers succession plan

Firm names Gregory Abel and Ajit Jain vice chairmen, suggesting one of them is in line to replace Buffett

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway furthers succession plan

Warren Buffett has elevated two longtime Berkshire Hathaway executives to vice chairman roles at the company, all but confirming years of speculation that one of them is in line to replace him, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Berkshire said Wednesday that it is expanding its 12-member board of directors by two and naming Gregory Abel and Ajit Jain to fill the spots.

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