Howard Graham Buffett is now chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, succeeding his father, Warren Buffett, according to reporting from both outlets. Both sources describe Howard Buffett’s earlier choice to focus on farming rather than pursuing a conventional college path.
Fortune and Times of India say Howard Buffett worked on a farm and taught himself farming skills, without prior experience. Both outlets note his educational path was unorthodox compared with his siblings, as he did not complete a college degree. After his farming period, he later moves into business roles leading to his leadership position at Berkshire Hathaway, which both sources describe as a company valued at about $1 trillion.
Times of India also adds details about philanthropic work, saying Howard Buffett created the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to support agricultural research and aid impoverished communities. Fortune emphasizes the contrast between his early farming self-teaching and his eventual role as chairman, but does not provide the same level of foundation detail.
