Berkshire Hathaway confirmed Greg Abel as the new CEO and announced a major $10 billion investment in Alphabet (Google) on January 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Berkshire Hathaway →

  American multinational conglomerate holding company

  • ExxonMobil, Berkshire Hathaway, and Eli Lilly are top holdings in the Avantis ETF.Mon 17:18
  • Howard took over as non-executive chairman, was appointed as successor and CEO, and subsequently stepped down from the chairman role.Mon 16:15
• Greg Abel →

  Canadian businessman

  • Berkshire Hathaway holds equity in companies including Apple, American Express, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola. Greg Abel is leading the strategic initiatives.Sun 03:20
  • Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a leadership transition under Greg Abel.Fri 13:43
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53

Related events

• Greg Abel has officially taken the reins as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and the company is currently being compared in market size alongside other major companies like Apple.Jul 4
• Under Greg Abel's leadership, Berkshire Hathaway has made major strategic moves, including acquiring Taylor Morrison and making a private placement in Alphabet.Aug 18
• Greg Abel, having taken over as CEO, concentrated Berkshire Hathaway's capital in Alphabet and fully exited his position at Domino.Jul 2
• Greg Abel is the current CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, whose strategy is influenced by Warren Buffett's tenure, and the company previously held a conviction in Nvidia.Aug 12
• Berkshire Hathaway invested cash under the leadership of Greg Abel.Aug 10