In his memoir 'Behind the Castle Walls,' ousted Disney CEO Bob Chapek details his 30-year career at Disney and blames predecessor Bob Iger for engineering his November 2022 ouster, claiming Iger regretted appointing him and waged a three-year campaign to remove him. Chapek maintains he did nothing wrong and recounts various incidents from his tenure, including his awkward 2020 appointment press conference alongside Iger.
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 61 years, becoming chairman emeritus at age 96. His son Howard Buffett will succeed him as chairman, while Greg Abel continues as CEO. Buffett transformed Berkshire from a textile manufacturer into a major conglomerate through value investing and remains one of the world's wealthiest people.
Warren Buffett's 71-year-old son Howard became Berkshire Hathaway's chairman after his father stepped down, transitioning from a career as a farmer, sheriff, war photographer, and foundation leader. Howard will serve as a guardian of Berkshire's culture and values rather than manage day-to-day operations, which remain under CEO Greg Abel. He also helps distribute his father's $145 billion fortune through family foundations.