The departure of the senior stock picker was one of several leadership changes ahead of Mr. Buffett’s planned departure as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Supreme Court Seems Poised to Give Trump More Power to Fire Independent Officials
A ruling in the president’s favor in the case, which deals with his attempt to remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, would be a major expansion of presidential authority.
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Planes, Trade and Nuclear Energy: Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Independent Regulators
The court heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine the independence of agencies like the National Transportation Safety Board and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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After ‘Working Girl,’ Can Christopher Ashley Bring His Sunshine to New York?
Before returning to New York to lead Roundabout, Christopher Ashley is concluding his 18-year tenure at La Jolla Playhouse with the new musical “Working Girl.”
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Versace Announces Dario Vitale’s Shocking Departure
After one hit collection, the designer Dario Vitale will be leaving the brand. What’s going on?
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Apple’s A.I. Chief, John Giannandrea, Is Retiring
John Giannandrea, hired from Google, is leaving after the release of a new Siri was postponed. Apple has fallen behind rivals in efforts to develop A.I. products.
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Pace, Di Donna and David Schrader Join Forces to Form New Art Gallery
Pace, Di Donna and David Schrader of Sotheby’s are collaborating on an Upper East Side space that will focus on secondary market sales.
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Campbell’s Says Executive Accused of Offensive Remarks Has Left the Company
The comments came to light after an audiotape was released, tied to a lawsuit filed by a former employee.
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Walmart C.E.O. Doug McMillon to Step Down
The chief of the company’s U.S. business, John Furner, will take over on Feb. 1.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Farewell: ‘I’m Going Quiet’
In one of his final missives as the company’s leader, Mr. Buffett said he would accelerate his plans to disburse his fortune to his children’s foundations.
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The American James Gaffigan Comes Home to Lead the Houston Grand Opera
After more than a decade in Europe, James Gaffigan is returning to the United States to take over one of the nation’s highest-profile opera houses.