Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel Becomes U.S. Citizen at Iowa Cubs Game
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's chosen successor at Berkshire Hathaway, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen Thursday during a baseball game ceremony in Des Moines.
Greg Abel, the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett's handpicked successor, was sworn in as a United States citizen Thursday night at a minor league baseball game in Des Moines, Iowa, marking a milestone for one of America's most closely watched corporate leaders.
Abel, 62, was born in Edmonton, Canada, but has lived in Iowa for many years. He was among approximately two dozen new citizens from 16 different countries who took part in an annual naturalization ceremony hosted by the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, at their Des Moines ballpark.
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The naturalization event is a tradition at the Iowa Cubs, using the backdrop of America's pastime to welcome new citizens in a public and celebratory setting. Abel's participation alongside immigrants from across the globe underscores that even the highest-profile corporate executives navigate the formal path to citizenship like any other applicant.
Abel was elevated to CEO of Berkshire Hathaway following Warren Buffett's retirement earlier this year, taking the helm of one of the world's largest conglomerates. His citizenship comes at a moment of heightened scrutiny on his leadership and stewardship of the sprawling enterprise Buffett built over decades.
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