On May 2, 2026, Warren Buffett spoke at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.

Picking up the microphone from his seat, Warren Buffett once again praised Greg Abel extensively. He noted that the day marked the anniversary of the official announcement appointing Abel as Chief Executive Officer.

Buffett stated: "We could not have made a better choice; this appointment has been one hundred percent successful. He has not only taken over all my previous responsibilities but has done more and done it better. He is simply the right person for the role."