New CEO’s shareholder letter to hint at adherence to Buffet’s investment philosophy
Itochu Chairman and CEO Masahiro Okafuji, left, will be tasked with maintaining his company’s appeal with Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel. (Source photos by Nikkei)
AKIHIRO OTA
January 7, 2026 00:36 JST
TOKYO — Japanese trading house Itochu is intent on keeping Berkshire Hathaway happy under Warren Buffett’s successor, Greg Abel, to retain its investment. And for now, the new leader does not appear to be shifting course.
