Biography of Warren Buffett | |
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Warren Edward Buffett is an American businessperson who has been at the head of 6 different companies. Presently, Mr. Buffett occupies the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for General Reinsurance AG, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp., Chief Executive Officer at Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management) and Manager of Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC (which are all subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.). Mr. Buffett is also Trustee at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, Principal at West End Capital Management (Bermuda) Ltd. and Member of American Academy of Arts & Sciences and on the board of 5 other companies.
Mr. Buffett previously was Chairman of Justin Brands, Inc.
Mr. Buffett received an undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska and a graduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York.
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Anecdotes Known to be very little spender, Warren Buffett bought a private jet for the company. Considering this expense “unnecessary “, he named his plane the "unjustifiable".
Warren Buffett uses every letter to shareholders to promote the products of the company. In 2006 he wrote "I feel good. It's fascinating to see what Cherry Coke and hamburgers can do for us. "
His first takeover was at the age of six by buying six packs of Coca Cola in the grocery store of his grandparents, which he sold at retail winning a cent of profit per can. Today he is the biggest shareholder of the famous company (8.11%).
Each year, in order to reap benefits for a foundation in San Francisco, Warren Buffett auctions on EBay a launch with him. In 2007, an American financial spent $ 650.100 to share a steak with Warren Buffett.
Citations "A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought."
"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."
"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked."
"It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction."
Current positions of Warren Buffett | |
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Name | Title |
Since |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Consumer Goods Conglomerates) |
Director |
1965 | Precision Castparts Corp. (Aerospace & Defense) |
Director |
- | Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska |
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
1965 | General Reinsurance AG |
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
1970 | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management) |
Chief Executive Officer |
1970 | Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. |
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
2007 | XTRA Corp. |
Director |
- | Grinnell College |
Trustee |
- | Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC |
Director |
- | American Academy of Arts & Sciences |
Member |
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