Who Is Howie Buffett? The Successor To Warren Buffett's ₹86,55,550 Crore Berkshire Hathaway Empire
Warren Buffett is one of the richest men on earth and the business mogul and investment tsar who is fondly known as the Oracle Of Omaha.
Recently, the 94-year-old (soon to be 95) announced his successor in the form of his middle son, Howard Graham Buffett or simply Howie Buffett.
Buffett is all set to take charge as the non-executive chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company that has stakes all across the board, from Apple to Coca-Cola to Dairy Queen.
Howie Buffett is expected to take the reins of the business empire that is estimated to be around USD 1 trillion or around Rs 86,55,550 Crore or Rs 86 lakh crore.
Warren and Howie Buffett. |
Who Is Howie Buffett?
In a statement given to the Wall Street Journal on his choice, Warren Buffett said, “He is getting it because he’s my son. I’m very, very, very lucky in the fact that I trust all three of my children”.
Born on December 16, 1954, the 70-year-old was born to Warren Buffett and Susan Thompson (passed away in 2004).
Howie The Farmer
Among other things, apart from in the business of business, Howie Buffett is a also farmer, who believes in and advocates no-till farming. He is also conservationist. He has also published eight books on conservation, wildlife among other things.
In addition, he is also said to be a photographer. In addition, he is also a director at the famed beverage company, Coca-Cola.
Law Enforcement Officer
Not just that, he also a part of the United States law enforcement officer, having sworn in as Sheriff of Macon County, Illinois on Friday, September 15, 2017.
Howie Buffett has also served as a County Commissioner. | Herald & Review
Howie Buffett has also served as a County Commissioner in a Nebraska county from 1989 to 1992. Nebraska is the home state of the Buffett, with Omaha, the largest city in the city acting as its headquarters. Howie Buffet has been a sheriff, a member of the Nebraska ethanol board as well.
The Republican In Howie
Unlike his father, Howie Buffett has different political ideas. He is associated with the right-wing Republican party.
Warren Buffett is famously known for his liberalism and association with the Democratic party. Warren Buffett has even campaigned for Democratic presidential candidates.
The Republican Party | Unlike his party, the Republican party, Howie Buffett has advocated his support for Ukraine in the Russian invasion.
Unlike his party, the Republican party, Howie Buffett has advocated his support for Ukraine in the Russian invasion.
Howard Graham Buffett takes over the reins at the ripe age of 70, at a time when the world around has undergone significant changes, politically, socially, industrially and economically. It remains to be seen as to how he navigates through this new era.
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