Leadership
Guided by a partnership philosophy — thinking of shareholders as owner-partners and leadership as managing partners.
Our Management Philosophy
Although Berkshire's form is corporate, its attitude is that of a partnership. Operating decisions for the various Berkshire businesses are made by managers of the individual business units. Investment decisions and all other capital allocation decisions are made by Warren E. Buffett, in consultation with his partners.
The company's long-term economic goal is to maximize the average annual rate of gain in intrinsic business value on a per-share basis, preferring to own a diversified group of businesses that generate cash and consistently earn above-average returns on capital.
Our Team
Warren E. Buffett
Chairman and CEO
Warren Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway since 1965. He writes the annual letter to shareholders, makes all investment and capital allocation decisions, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in history. His letters to shareholders, dating back to 1977, are considered essential reading in the investment world.
Greg Abel
Vice Chairman (Non-Insurance Operations)
Greg Abel authors annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders and oversees the company's non-insurance business operations. He is widely regarded as the designated successor to Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Charles T. Munger
Vice Chairman (Deceased)
Charlie Munger served as Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and as Chairman of Wesco Financial Corporation. He authored shareholder letters for Wesco from 1997 through 2009 and was Warren Buffett's longtime partner and closest collaborator.
Sean Moore
Representative, Borsheim's Fine Jewelry
Sean Moore is a customer contact representative at Borsheim's Fine Jewelry, personally named by Warren Buffett as a point of contact for jewelry purchases. Customers can reach him at 800-642-4438.
Karen Goracke
Representative, Borsheim's Fine Jewelry
Karen Goracke is a customer contact representative at Borsheim's Fine Jewelry, personally named by Warren Buffett in his shareholder message. She assists customers with jewelry selections and long-distance purchasing.
Mark L. Sisley
Web/Reports Administrator
Mark L. Sisley is credited in the document metadata of multiple Berkshire Hathaway web reports and shareholder letters, maintaining and publishing the company's official online investor documents.