Bell Equipment, a leading capital equipment manufacturer, has announced the return of management control to the Bell family as it appoints a new CEO.
- Ashley Jon Bell, grandson of company founder Irvine Bell, has been appointed as the new group CEO, taking over from outgoing CEO Leon Goosen.
- Ashley Bell, who has served as a non-executive director on the group board since 2015, represents the third generation of the Bell family actively involved in the business.
- With a degree in business management and a background in working for Bell Equipment, Ashley Bell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.
- Together with his brother Justin Bell, Ashley co-founded Matriarch Equipment in 2009, which was later acquired by Bell Equipment in 2019.
- As group CEO, Ashley Bell is expected to build on the family legacy, demonstrating dedication and a passion for the business while leading Bell Equipment into the future.
- With the Bell family back at the helm, Bell Equipment aims to leverage its rich heritage, combined with Ashley Bell’s leadership, to drive innovation, growth, and continued success in the capital equipment industry.

