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Warren Buffett appears to retain control over Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio even after Greg Abel took over as chief executive, and portfolio manager Ted Weschler is also part of those calls.
Abel, the new CEO, appears to be deferring to both men on all equities decisions at the company. The arrangement splits Berkshire Hathaway's top roles into two tracks. Abel holds the chief executive post.
Buffett and Weschler appear to hold the equity decision-making. Abel's move to CEO did not bring stock selection with it. Weschler is identified as a portfolio manager at Berkshire Hathaway.
He appears to work alongside Buffett on stock picks, placing two names on the equity function rather than one.
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