Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett, born in Omaha, Nebraska, is an American investor and philanthropist who is the chairman and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is one of the best-known investors in the world and the ninth-richest person globally as of January 2026. His estimated net worth stands at US$148.9 billion.

Buffett's interest in business and investing began during his youth. He entered the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947 and graduated from the University of Nebraska at 20. He later graduated from Columbia Business School, where he developed his investment approach around value investing pioneered by Benjamin Graham. Buffett attended New York Institute of Finance to focus on his economics background and pursued a business career.

Buffett created Buffett Partnership Ltd. in 1956 and his investment firm eventually acquired textile manufacturer Berkshire. His success as an investor and philanthropist has made him one of the most influential figures in the world of finance.