Warren Buffett turns 96 after year of CEO exit, Alphabet bet, faster giving

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, celebrated his 96th birthday on August 30, 2026, marking a year of significant personal and professional transitions. The past twelve months have seen Buffett step down as CEO of the conglomerate he built, accelerate his philanthropic giving, and make a major new investment bet on Alphabet. Buffett retired as Berkshire Hathaway's chief executive at the end of December 2025 after more than six decades in the role. He remains chairman of the board and continues to be actively involved in investment decisions from the company's Omaha headquarters.