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Get ready for the definitive look at Berkshire Hathaway, the world's largest and most successful conglomerate.
The Warren Buffett CEO, 25th Anniversary Edition dives deep into the transformation of a legendary company and its leaders.
Readers will learn about:
From $1 Billion to $47 Billion: Track the stunning growth of Net Operating Earnings and explore Berkshire Hathaway's strategic shift from relying solely on insurance investments to incorporating massive growth in insurance underwriting income, manufacturing, service, retail, railroads, and energy.
The Next Era: Buffett to Abel: An in-depth analysis of the transition from "teacher" Warren Buffett to his designated "coach," Greg Abel. Discover how Abel's management style will sustain Berkshire's unique culture and drive future expansion.
The Untouchable Culture: Uncover the secret behind Warren Buffett's proudest 56 year career achievement: never losing a subsidiary CEO to a competitor—a remarkable record that continues 25 years later. Hear from the executives themselves on how this loyalty is maintained through a historic leadership change.
The Insurance Engine: Four new chapters dedicated to the core of Berkshire's success. Meet the three insurance executive wizards, including Ajit Jain's potential successor, generating profitable float and the exceptional investment manager entrusted with a portion of the multi billion equity portfolio.
Inspiration & Innovation: Read the incredible story of Katie Farmer, who rose from intern to become the world's first female railroad CEO, driving a substantial portion of Berkshire's operating earnings.
Building America: Explore how Clayton Homes, under family manager Kevin Clayton's leadership, expanded from his father's management of a family business publicly traded one to wholly owned Berkshire subsidiary and becoming the nation's largest home builder.
Plus, the must-read Appendixes! Featuring a "Then and Now" update on subsidiary CEOs, a jaw-dropping chart of the "Conglomerate of Everything," and a humbling list of 25 Years of Mistakes made by the world's greatest investor.
Contents
Preface To The 2026 Edition xi
Preface To The 2001 Edition xv
Part One the Buffett Ceo
Chapter One Introduction— The Warren Buffett CEO 3
Chapter Two Buffett CEO Selection 13
Part Two the Successor
Chapter Three the Hier— Greg Abel, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway 29
Part Three Berkshire's Capital Source— The Insurers
Chapter Four the Master of Disaster— Ajit Jain, Berkshire Hathaway Insurance (2001) 47
Chapter Five the Administrator— Tony Nicely, GEICO Insurance (2001) 65
Chapter Six the Backup Capital Allocator— Lou Simpson, GEICO Insurance (2001) 87
Chapter Seven the Ultimate Insurance Executive— Todd Combs, GEICO Insurance 109
Chapter Eight the Highest Bidder— Ted Weschler, Berkshire Hathaway 123
Chapter Nine the Socially Responsible Bookmaker— Don Wurster, National Indemnity Company 137
Chapter Ten the Chief Chaos Officer— Charlie Shamieh, Gen Re 157
Part Four Berkshire's Founders
Chapter Eleven the Natural— Rose Blumkin, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) (2001) 173
Chapter Twelve the Visionary— Al Ueltschi, Flightsafety International (2001) 187
Chapter Thirteen the Innovator— Rich Santulli, Netjets (2001) 205
Part Five Berkshire's Ceo Family— Children, Grandchildren, And Great Grandchildren
Chapter Fourteen the Disciple— Don Graham, The Washington Post (2001) 227
Chapter Fifteen the Third- Generation Family Successor— Irvin Blumkin, NFM (2001) 243
Chapter Sixteen the Principled Manager— Bill Child, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings (2001) 257
Chapter Seventeen the Shoppertainers— Eliot and Barry Tatelman, Jordan's Furniture (2001) 275
Chapter Eighteen the Builder— Kevin Clayton, Clayton Homes 293
Part Six Berkshire's Ceo Successors— The Professional Managers
Chapter Nineteen the Loyalist— Chuck Huggins, See's Candies (2001) 307
Chapter Twenty the Transporter— Katie Farmer, BNSF Railroad 323
Part Seven Conclusion
Chapter Twenty- One Buffett CEO Comparison 339
Chapter Twenty- Two Buffett CEO Evaluation and Compensation 349
Chapter Twenty- Three Berkshire Post Buffett 357
Appendixes
Appendix One Then and Now 367
Appendix Two Buffett CEO Interview List 371
Appendix Three Berkshire Hathaway— The Conglomerate of Everything 375
Appendix Four Berkshire Hathaway Wholly Owned Founding Date 385
Appendix Five Berkshire System Vs. Private Equity 389
Appendix Six 25 Years of Mistakes 391
Appendix Seven 25 Years of Acquisitions and Sales 405
Appendix Eight "The Genius of Warren Buffett" Course 409
Acknowledgments 411
About The Author 415
Index 417
