# Around 209 CEOs left their roles in January.

*business · news · 2026-04-22 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- In January 2026, 209 US CEOs exited, a 40% jump from the previous month.
- CEO exits at publicly traded companies rose 47% year-on-year in January 2026.
- Meg O’Neill became BP’s first female CEO on April 1, 2026, after Murray Auchincloss exited.
- Greg Abel took over as Berkshire Hathaway CEO in January 2026, with Buffett remaining chairman.
- Many companies claim 'normal transitions' but are under strong pressure to adapt to AI advancements.

**Companies:** Apple, Walmart, Best Buy, Coca-Cola, Disney, Adobe, American International Group, Berkshire Hathaway, BP, HP Inc., Lululemon, Target, Workday
**Countries:** United States

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