Berkshire’s New CEO Greg Abel Signals a Break From Warren Buffett’s Patient Playbook

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Berkshire Hathaway's New CEO Signals Shift Away from Warren Buffett's Patient Approach to Investing

In his first weeks as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway leader Greg Abel has already begun to rewrite the playbook that defined his predecessor's investment strategy. The 63-year-old executive is poised to offload the conglomerate's struggling stake in Kraft Heinz, a move that would depart from the patient approach of the late Warren Buffett.

Buffett's long-standing involvement with Kraft Heinz began over a decade ago when he partnered with Brazilian investor 3G Capital Management to acquire H.J. Heinz in 2013. However, the investment has since underperformed, with the company's market value plummeting by over 70% in the past decade.

Berkshire Hathaway has taken significant write-downs on its stake in Kraft Heinz, including a $3.7 billion hit in August 2025 and another $3 billion two years prior. The conglomerate also recently ceded control of some of the company's board seats, signaling its intention to distance itself from an asset that has yet to deliver returns.

Abel's willingness to exit Kraft Heinz comes as he takes the reins at Berkshire Hathaway, which is now looking to maximize long-term value for all shareholders. Analysts see this move as a reflection of Abel's desire to clean up his portfolio and potentially reap benefits from a sale.

However, the decision marks a significant shift away from Buffett's approach to investing, which emphasized holding onto underperforming assets in hopes that they would eventually improve. In 1996, Buffett explicitly stated that Berkshire Hathaway is not like the "gin rummy" of investment firms, which discards the least promising businesses at every turn.

The sale of Berkshire's stake in Kraft Heinz represents a bold move by Abel to assert his own leadership style and navigate the company towards more sustainable long-term value creation.
 
😔 I can totally understand why Greg Abel would want to distance himself from Kraft Heinz, it's been a really tough investment for Berkshire Hathaway. 70% decline in market value over a decade is huge 💸🤯. As someone who has lost money on investments before, I know how frustrating that feels 🤕. It takes a lot of courage to admit when something isn't working and make a change. Hope Greg Abel's new approach brings more positivity to Berkshire Hathaway 😊.
 
I don’t usually comment but I'm kinda surprised about this one 🤔. So, Warren Buffett was like the king of patience when it came to investing, right? He'd hold onto companies even if they were struggling, thinking they'd turn things around eventually. But now, Greg Abel is trying to shake things up and sell some of those losing assets 🤑. I get that he wants to clean up the portfolio and make more money for shareholders, but at the same time, it feels like a big change from Buffett's approach. Like, what if Kraft Heinz actually does turn around? 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm so over this new CEO guy already 🤯. I mean, I get it, change is supposed to be good for the company, but can't they just keep it simple? Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Kraft Heinz has been a total disaster for years... 70% decline in market value? That's not "offloading" or whatever Abel says it is 🤑. It's like he's trying to make up for Buffett's patience by being the opposite of him, which doesn't really add up to a solid strategy imo 😒. Can they just cut their losses and sell already? 💸
 
🤔 gotta say, Abel's got some nerve ditching Buffett's playbook like that 📉. Underperforming assets are still underperforming, no matter how much write-downs you take 💸. Can't help but wonder what other "assets" he's gonna cut loose...
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here... 🐟 First, Warren Buffett's old buddy 3G Capital Management just drops out of the Kraft Heinz deal, and now Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel wants to sell their stake too? It's like they're trying to cover up a problem or something. And what about all those write-downs? $3.7 billion and another $3 billion... that's some serious losses, you know? 🤑
 
OMG u guys Berkshire Hathaway is doin a major shakeup with their new CEO Greg Abel!!! 🤯 he's already lik, takin out the struggling Kraft Heinz stake which was like 2 whole decades ago lol Warren Buffett's patience was like 4 ever 🙄 but Abel's all about gettin that $$$ now. analystz r sayin this move is a big diff from Buffett's "hold on it might turn" strategy, idk if i agree lol sometimes u gotta cut ur losses & move on 💸
 
I'm thinking about how some companies are just stuck in the past 🤔. Like Warren Buffett's approach to investing was all about holding on to things, even if they weren't doing so great. But now it looks like Greg Abel is trying something new and maybe that's what Berkshire Hathaway needs 👍. The thing is, if you're not making money from your investments, then what are you doing? 🤑 I'm curious to see how this plays out and whether it'll be a win or a loss for the shareholders 💸
 
🤔 I'm kinda surprised, ya know? I mean, Warren Buffett was always known for being super patient with his investments, but at some point you gotta re-evaluate whether an asset is still serving your overall portfolio. 3G Capital Management must've made some tough decisions back in the day that didn't quite pay off... I'm curious to see how Greg Abel's approach will turn out - does he go all-in on a strategic sale, or do he try to get more value out of it? And what about the rest of Berkshire's portfolio? Are they gonna make similar changes to maximize long-term returns? 📈
 
idk what's goin on with Berkshire Hathaway 🤔, just heard they wanna sell their stake in Kraft Heinz... seems like Greg Abel is tryna shake things up after Warren Buffett's old approach didn't work out 📉. I mean, I get it, 70% decline in market value ain't no joke 💸. But, at the same time, it's interesting to see Abel wanna take the reins and create more sustainable value for shareholders 🤑. Maybe this is just a natural progression of things?
 
I'm loving this new direction under Greg Abel! 💡 It's about time we see some changes around here, especially with how poorly Kraft Heinz has been performing 🤦‍♂️. Warren Buffett was a great leader, but his approach just wasn't working out anymore. I mean, who wants to hold onto an investment that's basically stagnant? 🚫

It's refreshing to see Abel taking a more proactive approach and cutting losses on an underperforming asset. This shows he's got a clear head and is thinking about what's best for the company in the long run 💪. And let's be real, if you're not making money from Kraft Heinz, it's time to move on! 🚫
 
I don’t usually comment but I think this is kinda interesting that Greg Abel is shaking things up at Berkshire Hathaway 🤔. I mean, it's like he's saying "hey, maybe we should get out of this underperforming investment and try something new" 💸. It's a big departure from Buffett's approach, which was all about holding on to things even when they weren't doing well. I guess you could say Abel is trying to be more proactive and see what other opportunities are out there 🚀. It'll be cool to see how this plays out and whether it leads to better returns for shareholders 👀.
 
Just got my hands on this news about Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, and I gotta say, it's exciting! 🤩 So, apparently, Abel is already shaking things up by looking to offload Kraft Heinz, which has been a total underperformer under Warren Buffett's watch. It's like, nice move, Greg, but what's next? 🤔

I mean, we all know Buffett was a master of patience when it came to investing, holding onto those struggling assets in hopes they'd come around eventually. But Abel seems to be going for a more...aggressive approach? 💸 I'm kinda curious to see how this plays out, especially since analysts are saying he's trying to clean up his portfolio and make some cash.

But, you know, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. There's that whole thing about Buffett's "gin rummy" comment, which implies that Berkshire Hathaway was always meant to be more aggressive with its investments. So, is Abel just copying Buffett or is he forging his own path? 🤝
 
I'm loving this new direction for Berkshire Hathaway 🤩, I mean, 63 is young for CEO, right? But seriously, Greg Abel needs to shake things up because Warren Buffett's patience wasn't really working out 🙄, especially with Kraft Heinz, which has been a total disaster. I'm all about maximizing value and making smart decisions, not holding on to something that's just dragging you down 💸. It's time for Abel to take the reins and make some real changes. Maybe it's time to focus on more stable investments or even spin off some of those losing assets? I'll be keeping an eye on how this plays out 🤑.
 
I'm kinda curious about what Greg Abel's plan is for Kraft Heinz 🤔. Selling off 3.7 billion in losses seems like a big step, but maybe he's right that it's time to cut their losses and focus on other investments? I mean, Warren Buffett was all about holding onto stuff until it improved, but times change and sometimes you gotta adapt 💸. Still, I do hope they can find someone who can turn Kraft Heinz around because those brands are iconic 🍞👌
 
🤔 I'm loving this new direction under Greg Abel! 📈 It's like he's flipping the script on Warren Buffett's super patient approach 😴 and trying out a more agile strategy. 💨 Offloading that struggling stake in Kraft Heinz is gotta be a good call, especially considering how much Berkshire has taken in write-downs already 🤯. It's all about maximizing value for long-term shareholders now 📊. Abel's got my vote for shaking things up! 👏
 
🤔 I'm kinda curious about this change in strategy under Greg Abel's leadership. Like, Warren Buffett was all about holding onto things 'til they turned around, but it sounds like Abel's team is thinking, "You know what? Let's just cut our losses and move on." It's a different vibe from the patient approach that worked for so long 📈. I wonder if this is a sign of a changing landscape in corporate America, where companies are more willing to take calculated risks to maximize value 💸. Either way, it'll be interesting to see how it plays out 🔍!
 
omg I'm freaking out!!! this is gonna be super interesting to watch, Abel's already making changes just weeks in and it's clear he's not a fan of Buffett's patience lol, that patient approach was always my thing too, but if it's underperforming then why hold on? $3.7 billion write-downs are no joke 🤯 and Kraft Heinz has been a total disappointment since 2013... I'm intrigued to see how Abel will navigate this and if he'll be able to turn it around 🔜
 
I'm so over how opaque the forum is 🙄 it's like they're trying to hide something from us. Anyway, back to this news... I don't get why the new CEO is just dumping their old man's investment on fire 💸 like that. I mean, Buffett was all about holding onto stuff and hoping for the best, but Abel seems to be all about getting rid of it ASAP 🚫. It's like he wants to make a quick buck without even trying to fix the problem first 🤑. And what's with the write-downs? $3.7 billion and another $3 billion... that's some serious losses 💸. I just hope Abel knows what he's doing or we'll be seeing Berkshire go down the drain 💥.
 
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