William J. Bell Jr. is an American businessman and investor with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion, according to Forbes. He is the son of William J. Bell Sr., the founder of the soap opera “The Young and the Restless.” Bell Jr. is the chairman and CEO of Bellco Capital Corporation, a private investment firm.
Bell Jr. has been involved in a number of successful business ventures. In 1985, he co-founded Platinum Equity, a private equity firm that has invested in over 100 companies. He also founded Bell Helicopter, a manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters. Bell Jr. is a major shareholder in both companies.