Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Becomes U.S. Citizen at Iowa Cubs Game
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen Thursday at an Iowa Cubs naturalization ceremony.
Greg Abel, the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett's chosen successor, was sworn in as a United States citizen Thursday evening at a naturalization ceremony held during an Iowa Cubs baseball game in Des Moines. The event marked a significant personal milestone for one of corporate America's most closely watched executives.
Abel, who was born in Edmonton, Canada, in 1962, has lived in Iowa for many years. He was among roughly two dozen new citizens representing 16 different countries who participated in the annual ceremony hosted by the Iowa Cubs at their Des Moines ballpark.
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The naturalization event is a tradition the Iowa Cubs have organized to celebrate incoming citizens, blending America's national pastime with one of the country's most solemn civic rituals. Abel's participation drew particular attention given his prominent position leading Berkshire Hathaway, the sprawling conglomerate built by legendary investor Warren Buffett.
Abel has been publicly designated as Buffett's successor to run Berkshire Hathaway, making him one of the most anticipated future leaders in the business world. His decision to formalize his American citizenship underscores his deep ties to the Midwest, where both he and Berkshire Hathaway have long been rooted.
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