Warren's role - and Howard's Howard Buffett will not try to fill Warren Buffett's shoes - rather, he'll work to keep them from being trampled. Next up is Buffett's role as chair of the board.

The billionaire has long said that Howard Buffett, the second-born of the investor’s three children, should become chairman when he is gone to protect Berkshire’s culture. Abel will take over ...

The billionaire has long said that Howard Buffett, the second-born of his three children, should become chairman when he is gone to protect Berkshire's culture. Abel will take over in a precarious ...

on Saturday that he planned to hand over the reins to Abel at year-end — a decision he reportedly discussed with only his two children, Howard and ... the ranks to be Buffett’s choice and what ...

The older Buffett has said that after he dies he would like Howard to take over as chairman.A current vice-chairman, Abel, will take over as CEO as big questions hover over the company.