Buffett

Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is an American investor, business magnate, and philanthropist. He serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, a diversified holding company whose subsidiaries and investments span insurance, rail transportation, utilities, manufacturing, and consumer products. Buffett is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in modern history, renowned for his value investing approach and long-term outlook.

Buffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and displayed an early talent for business and investing. He studied at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, earned a Master of Science in Economics from Columbia Business School in 1951, and studied under Benjamin Graham. He began investment partnerships in the 1950s before Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1965 Buffett acquired control of Berkshire Hathaway, then a textile manufacturer, and redirected its operations toward acquisitions and investments. Berkshire built a large insurance operation with GEICO and expanded into diverse holdings and wholly owned businesses. The company's equity portfolio has included Coca-Cola, American Express, Wells Fargo, and Apple.

Buffett and his philanthropic partners established The Giving Pledge in 2010 to encourage wealthy individuals to commit to giving away most of their wealth. He has pledged to donate the bulk of his fortune to philanthropic causes. His letters to Berkshire shareholders and public statements have influenced investing and corporate governance.