Next time you flip a light switch, thank Greg Abel. (Or at least acknowledge his existence.) He’s the quiet, steady guy who’s about to inherit the most successful company in history. No drama. No hype. Just solid execution and an accounting degree.
Will he make history? Probably. Will he be on magazine covers? Unlikely. But that’s exactly why Buffett chose him. In a world of loud, chaotic leaders, Greg Abel is the boring genius we never knew we needed—until now.
So raise your coffee mug. Here’s to the quiet ones. They usually own the place.
