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Greg Abel is a business executive, investor and chartered accountant, born on June 1, 1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. As of 2026, Greg Abel is 64 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Alberta. Recorded honors include Horatio Alger Award (2018).
My Take
Greg Abel is the rare executive whose quiet competence is the whole point. Stepping into Berkshire Hathaway's top job in 2026 means inheriting not just a conglomerate but Warren Buffett's faith, and that endorsement says more than any flashy resume could. A Canadian chartered accountant who climbed through the energy business, he embodies the unglamorous discipline that actually compounds wealth over decades. I find him genuinely interesting precisely because he avoids spectacle. The Horatio Alger Award fits a classic self-made arc. My bet is that his steadiness, not showmanship, will define the post-Buffett era, and steadiness is exactly what that empire needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Greg Abel
- Name (Japanese)
- グレッグ・アベル
- Reading
- ぐれっぐ・あべる
- Born
- June 1, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Occupation
- business executive / investor / chartered accountant
2. Background
- University
- University of Alberta
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Horatio Alger Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg%20Abel
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47168572
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Greg Abel born?
Born June 1, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Greg Abel from?
Greg Abel is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What does Greg Abel do?
Greg Abel works as business executive, investor, chartered accountant.
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