Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the company said Friday. Buffett, 96, is now chairman emeritus of the company and will remain a director, Berkshire Hathaway said. Read more: ↧ Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the company announced in a statement published early on Friday, having served in the role since 1970.