William Young

William Young (#1622)

It's all about driving home the sense of purpose, and our purpose is delivering great products and service to our customers. The great work you do today is going to set the company up for more success tomorrow.

$ 3 B
Plastics
United States
M
85 Years

About Me

William Young is CEO of plastic container maker Plastipak, which does some $3.7 billion in annual sales. Young and his father founded Plastipak in 1967, shortly after he graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with an engineering degree After six years of running the business, the duo sold the majority to Beatrice Foods for an undisclosed amount. In 1982, the family bought back Plastipak. Three decades later, they sold a minority stake to a division of Goldman Sachs. They bought out Goldman by 2020.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped William Young’s rise and global influence.

#1611 Billionaires (2026)
#354 Forbes 400 (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking William Young’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.6B (May 4, 2026)