"Greg Abel is an operator at heart - he'll engage more directly with underperforming subsidiaries, unlike Buffett, who was famously hands-off. Berkshire will become known for 'intelligent autonomy.'"
When Mackey sold the business to Amazon in 2017, he committed to staying on for five years. Over time, however, struggles with the retail behemoth around culture took a toll, Mackey said.
I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together - and even more excited for what's ahead. I'll be transitioning to a new role as board member and advisor, and continuing to support Discord through this next chapter.