Robert Irving (industrialist)
Canadian industrialist based in Moncton, New Brunswick
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Robert K. Irving ONB was a Canadian industrialist based in Moncton, New Brunswick. A grandson of Kenneth Colin Irving and son of James K. Irving[1] and Jean E. Irving, Robert was responsible for several businesses within the "Irving Group of Companies" with operations extending across North America.
c. 1954 (age 71–72)
Robert Irving | |
|---|---|
| President of the Moncton Wildcats | |
| Assumed office May 28, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | John Graham |
| Co-CEO of J. D. Irving & President of Cavendish Farms | |
| Assumed office 1992 | |
| Preceded by | K. C. Irving |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert K. Irving c. 1954 (age 71–72) |
| Died | May 19, 2026 |
| Education | Acadia University |
Career
Robert Irving is co-CEO of J.D. Irving Limited. He also served as the president of Irving Tissue,[2] operated in coordination with its supplier, J.D. Irving Limited, which has the Majesta and Royale brands and Irving Personal Care.
Irving is president of Cavendish Farms, which has french fry and frozen food plants in North Dakota, Lethbridge, Alberta, Wheatley, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.[3] He is co-chief executive officer of Midland Transport,[4] and president of Midland Courier,[5] both of which are shipping companies. He is president of the Moncton Wildcats, a QMJHL franchise.[6]
Other businesses Robert Irving is responsible for include Cavendish Produce (which provides fresh produce for the retail and restaurant sector), Cavendish Agri (a supplier of agricultural fertilizers, chemicals and agricultural solutions) and Protrans (a supplier of contract services, labor and professional expertise). Both Irving and his brother, Jim, are co-CEOs of J.D. Irving Ltd., which is based out of Saint John, New Brunswick.
Irving was made a Member of the Order of New Brunswick in 2024.[7]