Key Points Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are anxious to learn what role the famed investor will play going forward. Buffett says he's "going quiet." 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Back on May 3, 2025, Warren Buffett announced he would be retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) at the end of the year. With the end of 2025 quickly approaching, investors have been wondering just what Buffett's role will be starting next year, as well as the implications ...