Greg Abel, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, recently became a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony held at Principal Park in Des Moines. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher, coinciding with an Iowa Cubs game. Abel, originally from Canada, succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO on January 1 and was one of 29 new citizens from 16 countries who were naturalized.

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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel becomes a U.S. citizen

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Chicago Cubs pitcher in a white pinstriped uniform and a red-blue cap throws a pitch on the field. The outfield wall banners read "THE IOWA CLINIC" and "PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS."

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel at the Iowa Cubs game last night. Photo: Courtesy of Carl Voss

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel became a U.S. citizen Thursday evening at Principal Park.

State of play: Abel — a Canadian native living in Des Moines — succeeded Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world's largest companies, on Jan. 1.

He was among 29 new citizens from 16 countries who were naturalized during a ceremony before an Iowa Cubs game.

Zoom in: U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher presided over the ceremony, which the I-Cubs hosted as part of their annual citizenship celebration.

Abel, 64, also threw the first pitch before the Iowa Cubs faced the Buffalo Bisons.
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