William 'Bill' P. Foley II is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive Chairman of Fidelity National Financial (FNF) (NYSE: FNF) and Foley Ventures (investment). His career is rooted in military service, finance, and strategic corporate M&A.

Foley holds a B.S. in Engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point) and a J.D. Law degree from the University of Washington Law School. His philosophical approach centers on scale, disruption (pioneering the M&A rollup model), and long-term commitment to financial services and sports (owning the Vegas Golden Knights - NHL). He is a former U.S. Army Officer.

• Fidelity National Financial (FNF) (Founder & Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a global leader in title insurance and financial services.
• Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) (Owner): The National Hockey League franchise he acquired in 2017 (winning the Stanley Cup in 2023).
• Investment Apex: His success is built on scale M&A and dominating the market for specialty financial services.
• Academic Background: He holds a J.D. Law degree and a B.S. from West Point.

William Foley II's strategic genius was his commitment to M&A consolidation. He founded Fidelity National Financial (FNF) in 1984, successfully building it into a major global force by executing a massive rollup strategy (acquiring hundreds of smaller title insurance and financial service companies). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the consolidation of the U.S. title insurance market.

His public focus shifted to sports ownership when he founded the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) in 2017 (the first major professional sports franchise in Las Vegas), leading them to a Stanley Cup Championship in 2023. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the financial services and professional sports sectors.

William Foley II's social impact stems from FNF's role in providing essential title insurance and financial services that underpin the U.S. real estate market. His ownership of the Vegas Golden Knights created a major civic and cultural asset for Las Vegas. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives, with a strong focus on West Point and military veteran causes.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

William Foley II maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently bespoke, favoring dark, tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and military discipline, typical of a leader in the global financial sector.

Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, corporate governance, and sports management.