Berkshire Hathaway's big shake-up across its corporate structure will see its top stock picker depart for JPMorgan.

Berkshire Hathaway announced a raft of leadership changes Monday as the company prepares for without Warren Buffett at the helm.

Dec 8 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway announced a management shakeup on Monday, weeks before Warren Buffett hands control to Greg Abel, with a key executive departing for JPMorgan Chase to support its U.S. investment project, alongside other leadership changes at the conglomerate.

JPMorgan Chase announced Monday that Todd Combs will leave Berkshire Hathaway to lead the $10 billion Strategic Investment Group at the banking giant.

Berkshire Hathaway has named Adam Johnson president of its consumer products, service and retailing businesses as Greg Abel prepares to take the helm of the sprawling conglomerate from legendary investor Warren Buffett.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) quietly keeps doing what it does best, compounding value in the background while the market chases headlines. With the stock grinding higher this year, it is worth unpacking what is driving that steady climb.

Berkshire Hathaway's enormous cash pile may be worrying to investors concerned about a stock market crash, but Buffett himself is not sounding any alarms. Rather, his timeless advice to invest only in companies that provide value and have potential for long-term growth can make it easier to navigate these uncertain times.